November, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

November 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Ultra Maritime Wins Hunter-Class Frigate Deal

Ultra Maritime has been awarded a significant contract to deliver advanced torpedo defense systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Hunter-class frigates, marking a critical step in strengthening Australia’s...

November 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Spain’s Navantia, Alpha Partner on Naval Drones

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has launched its third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), HMAS Pilbara, at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia, marking a major step in...

November 6, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

NATO Awards $115M Night Vision Contract to Theon

Theon International has been awarded a major deal by Germany’s BAAINBw to equip the Bundeswehr with state-of-the-art night-vision goggles and IRIS-C infrared cameras, significantly improving the German Army’s visibility...

Moog Australia to Build GMLRS Control Unit

Lockheed Martin Australia has tapped Moog Australia to design and produce the control actuation system (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), reinforcing the country’s drive to...

November 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Leonardo JV Wins Italy’s Lynx IFV Deal

Italy’s push to modernize its armored fleet has taken a major step forward with a new order for 21 Lynx KF-41 infantry fighting vehicles from the Leonardo–Rheinmetall joint venture....

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Egypt, NVL Launch Work on Coastal Defense Fleet

Egypt has launched local production of its PV43-M coastal patrol vessel series in collaboration with German shipbuilder NVL Group, signaling an expansion of the country’s naval manufacturing capabilities. The...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Austal Cleared to Advance Autonomous Naval Controls

Austal Australia has achieved a major step forward in naval autonomy development with the Approval in Principle (AiP) of its Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) Platform Controller by...

November 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Dual-AI ROMULUS USV Undergoes Sea Trials

HII and Shield AI have announced the completion of a joint dual-autonomy integration test aboard the ROMULUS 20 unmanned surface vessel, demonstrating interoperability between two advanced autonomy systems. The...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Navy Commissions Arafura-Class Patrol Boat ‘Pilbara’

The Royal Australian Navy has launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), its third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, during a ceremony at the Henderson Maritime Precinct. Named after Western Australia’s Pilbara...

Saab to Supply New Missile Launchers for Gripen Jets

Saab has signed a 1 billion SEK ($104 million) production contract with Sweden’s defense procurement authority to manufacture a new-generation missile launcher system for Gripen fighters. Initially prototyped and...