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Canada Cleared for $2.7B US Bomb Sale

Sweden has ordered 94 additional Patria 6×6 armored vehicles under the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program, following a previous order of 321 units. Valued at roughly 1.5...

December 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

DJI Debuts New 100-Kg Capacity Cargo Drone

L3Harris has received a new order to modernize the US Marine Corps’ satellite communications terminals, improving throughput and enabling access to multiple satellite orbits in support of Joint All-Domain...

December 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Patria, Valmet Partner on Armored Vehicle Build

Brazil is advancing a new laser-guided missile capability through the MAX 1.2 AC, developed by SIATT under EDGE Group. Designed as a high-precision, line-of-sight weapon, the missile follows a...

Northrop Grumman Gets $200M Anti-Drone Order

Saronic Technologies is investing $300 million to expand its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard, significantly increasing production capacity for autonomous surface vessels. Supported by Louisiana Economic Development and local partners, the...

December 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

KBR Secures $117M to Aid F/A-18 Export Fleets

Romania has signed a €223-million ($260 million) agreement with Turkey to acquire a HISAR-class corvette, along with crew training and a full logistics support package. The procurement is part...

December 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Orders 94 More Patria 6×6 Under CAVS

Sweden has expanded its participation in the CAVS multinational armored vehicle program by purchasing 94 additional Patria 6×6 vehicles, raising its future fleet to 415. The 1.5-billion-SEK deal covers...

December 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

L3Harris to Upgrade USMC SATCOM Terminals

L3Harris has been awarded another contract to modernize the US Marine Corps’ SATCOM terminals, enhancing throughput and multi-orbit connectivity to support emerging Joint All-Domain C2 requirements. The order covers...

Brazil Debuts New Laser-Guided Tank Killer

Brazil’s emerging solution for precision anti-armor engagements is the MAX 1.2 AC, a laser-guided missile created by SIATT under EDGE Group. The system uses laser designation to maintain an...

Saronic to Invest $300M in Louisiana Yard

Saronic Technologies will pour $300 million into an expansion of its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard to boost production of autonomous surface vessels. Backed by state and parish partners, the project...

December 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Romania Buys $260M HISAR Corvette From Turkey

Romania has secured a €223-million contract with Turkey for a HISAR-class corvette that includes crew training and extensive logistical support to ensure operational readiness from delivery. The purchase is...