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December 9, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Leaning Toward $1 Deal for 250 Strykers

Poland is considering a US offer of about 250 used Stryker vehicles for a symbolic $1. The platforms would come from US units stationed in Europe. While attractive, the...

ZVS Inks $67B EU-Wide Ammunition Agreement

ZVS Holding has signed a seven-year framework agreement with Slovakia’s Ministry of Defense to supply medium- and large-caliber ammunition worth up to 58 billion euros for Slovakia and EU...

December 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Awards AV $874M for Global Drone Sales

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment an $874-million contract enabling partner nations to procure drones and counter-UAS systems over five years. Covered platforms span Groups 1–3 and include the...

December 9, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lebanon Set for $90M US Military Vehicle Package

The US State Department has approved a $90.5-million foreign military sale of M1085A2 and M1078A2 medium tactical vehicles to Lebanon. The package includes trucks, spares, documentation, training, and logistical...

BAE Systems Wins US Navy Sub Antenna Contract

BAE Systems has secured a $36-million order from Lockheed Martin to produce multifunction modular mast units for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarines. The mast, a hardened RF antenna encased...

December 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

India Debuts Homegrown Multi-Utility UGV

India has introduced the rugged SapperScout Ver 2.0, a domestically developed unmanned ground vehicle built to take over hazardous frontline tasks. The 380-kilogram platform employs advanced sensors, ultrasonic detectors,...

December 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Turkey Unveils Its First Indigenous Submarine

Turkey has launched construction on its inaugural domestically designed submarine, marking a milestone in national naval autonomy. Named MILDEN, the platform is being built at Gölcük Shipyard alongside the...

US OKs $3.7B IBCS-IFPC, AMRAAM Sale to Denmark

Denmark has been cleared for a $3.73-billion FMS package combining the IBCS-IFPC integrated defense system with a major buy of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs. The deal includes launchers, radars, operations centers,...

December 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Saab, Airbus Eye Collaboration on UCAV Tech

Airbus and Saab are in advanced exploratory talks to co-develop a loyal wingman–type unmanned combat aircraft, potentially forming a new European alternative to emerging US systems. Industry officials note...

December 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Puma LE Drone Gains New Sensors for Jammed Zones

AeroVironment has equipped the Puma LE small unmanned aircraft with a Visual Navigation System that enables reliable operations in GPS-denied environments. Using real-time image analysis, terrain matching, and onboard...