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December 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Airbus, Saab in Talks on Uncrewed Combat Aircraft

Saab and Airbus are discussing a potential collaboration on unmanned combat aircraft designed to operate alongside manned fighters, similar to the US Air Force’s CCA concept. Executives revealed that...

December 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Puma LE Gets Upgraded Sensors for GPS-Denied Ops

AeroVironment’s Puma Long Endurance (LE) drone has received a major navigation upgrade enabling autonomous flight even under GPS jamming conditions. The company has integrated its Visual Navigation System (VNS),...

December 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Poland Gets Initial Delivery of Borsuk IFVs

Poland has taken delivery of 15 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles, marking the first batch under a 6.57-billion PLN ($1.8B) contract for 111 units through 2029. Developed by PGZ and...

December 8, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

South Korea Awards Hanwha $153M Missile Deal

Hanwha Aerospace has secured a 225.4-billion KRW ($153M) second-phase contract to produce additional Cheongeom air-to-ground missiles for South Korea’s light-armed helicopters. This follows a 162.3-billion KRW ($110M) initial order...

December 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

USMC Taps Teledyne to Field Rogue 1 Munition

The US Marine Corps has awarded Teledyne FLIR Defense a $42.5-million contract to supply more than 600 Rogue 1 loitering munitions under the Organic Precision Fires–Light (OPF-L) program. The...

December 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

USMC Expands Strike Power With Rogue 1 Munitions

The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Teledyne FLIR Defense a $42.5 million contract for over 600 Rogue 1 loitering munition systems under the OPF-L program. The procurement strengthens the...

December 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Norway Orders Two More 212CD Subs From Germany

Norway has confirmed it will activate its option for two additional Type 212CD submarines from thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, raising its planned fleet from four to six boats. The expansion...

December 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

UK Navy to Field First Laser Weapon by 2027

The United Kingdom plans to integrate the DragonFire high-energy laser weapon onto its Type 45 destroyers by 2027, positioning itself as the first European state to deploy an operational...

December 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Clears JASSM-ER Sale, Boosting Italy’s Strike Reach

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $301 million sale to Italy covering 100 AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER long-range standoff missiles, along with associated equipment, software, logistics support, and classified...

December 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US OKs $111.8M GBU-39B Bomb Sale to Korea

The United States has authorized a potential $111.8 million Foreign Military Sales package supplying South Korea with 624 additional GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs. The approval expands an earlier, smaller...