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November 26, 2025
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Dutch Experts Join Naval Group for Orka Sub Build

France’s Naval Group has expanded its local industrial partnerships for the Netherlands’ next-generation Orka-class submarines, signing new agreements with Nevesbu and Van Halteren Technologies during a defense event in...

November 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Saab Debuts ‘World’s First’ 5th-Gen Battle Sub

The Beingke-class A26 submarine, promoted by Saab as the first fifth-generation submarine design, features advanced undersea capabilities and ultra-stealth characteristics. The platform can descend to seabeds, launch unmanned underwater...

Saab Wins $220M Swedish Order for Air Defense Parts

The Swedish Armed Forces have contracted Saab to deliver new brigade-level air-defense sensors and command-and-control systems valued at 2.1 billion kronor. The procurement includes the Giraffe 1X radar and...

BAE Secures $22M US Navy Deal for Missile Canisters

The US Navy has contracted BAE Systems to manufacture missile canisters for its MK 41 VLS and MK 29 GMLS launch systems under a $22 million agreement that could...

November 25, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Nigeria Produces First Batch of 1,000 DG-103 Rifles

DICON-D7G, the joint venture between Nigeria’s Defence Industries Corporation and D7G Company Limited, has produced close to 1,000 DG-103 rifles in just two months of operations at its Kaduna...

November 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

HII Delivers 25th Virginia-Class Attack Submarine

The US Navy has taken delivery of the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the 25th submarine in the Virginia-class series, from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding. The nuclear-powered attack submarine is...

Israel Rebuilds Missile Stocks With Iron Dome Order

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has secured a multi-billion-dollar contract to expand Iron Dome interceptor production, strengthening Israel’s missile defense capacity as regional threats persist. The agreement ensures delivery of...

November 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Ukraine Converts Largest Hauler Into Combat Robot

The Ukrainian military has upgraded its Protector unmanned ground vehicle by integrating the Tavriia-12.7 remote turret system. This addition turns the UGV from a logistics asset into a combat-ready...

November 25, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

Collins Aerospace Unveils Dutch F-35, CH-47F Center

The Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force is partnering with Collins Aerospace to open a new avionics service center that will enhance sustainment for European F-35 and CH-47F aircraft....

November 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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UK–Indonesia Ink $5.2B Deal to Boost Indo-Pacific Security

Indonesia and the United Kingdom have launched a new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) under which Indonesia will construct naval and fishing vessels using British technical expertise. Valued at £4...