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January 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall, MBDA to Launch Laser Weapons JV

Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are moving toward formalizing a joint venture dedicated to laser weapon development, with an initial emphasis on naval drone defense systems. Expected to be launched...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

Titan, Trojan Fleets Set for Mid-Life Upgrade

The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined plans for a mid-life modernization of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicle fleets through an industry partnership framework. According...

January 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Belrise, Plasan Partner on Electric UGVs

India’s Belrise Industries has entered a strategic partnership with Israel’s Plasan Sasa to jointly manufacture autonomous electric ground vehicle components tailored for Indian military requirements. Central to the agreement...

December 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed, MANTECH Apply AI to Aircraft Sustainment

Lockheed Martin has entered into a strategic teaming agreement with Virginia-based IT firm MANTECH aimed at transforming how the US military sustains and manages its combat aircraft fleet using...

December 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UK, Germany Ink $70M RCH 155 Artillery Deal

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a £52-million joint procurement contract to acquire and evaluate the Remote Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155), marking a significant step in bilateral...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Anduril, Boeing Partner for US Army Interceptor

The US Army’s search for a dedicated mid-range air defense interceptor has led to a new collaboration between Boeing and Anduril. Targeting the IFPC Increment 2 Second Interceptor requirement,...

December 19, 2025
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Land Platforms

Luxury Car Factory to Make Finnish Army Vehicles

Valmet Automotive will support Sisu Auto’s defense vehicle manufacturing under a new teaming agreement aimed at scaling Finland’s military vehicle capacity. The collaboration strengthens national industrial readiness while expanding...

December 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Bohdana Howitzers to Use Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Ukraine and Germany have agreed to jointly produce Bohdana self-propelled howitzers mounted on Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks in a deal valued at €750 million. The initiative aims to manufacture up...

December 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Red Cat Picks SpiderOak for Drone Cybersecurity

Red Cat Holdings has partnered with cybersecurity specialist SpiderOak to evaluate its Black Widow reconnaissance drone for inclusion on the US Department of Defense’s Blue UAS Cleared List. The...

December 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Germany-Ukraine Partnership Boosts Drone Output

A new German-Ukrainian joint venture will significantly scale drone production for Ukraine’s armed forces, reflecting the central role of UAVs in modern warfare. Backed by a €100-million investment, the...