2025 - Weeklydefencenews

December 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden First in Europe to Acquire RIPSAW M3

Sweden has become the first European customer for Textron Systems’ RIPSAW M3, a modular robotic ground vehicle optimized for high-mobility missions and autonomous system integration. The M3 features a...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Austria Finalizes $1.7B Purchase of M-346FA Jets

Austria has completed a €1.5-billion deal to acquire 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft, with deliveries to begin in 2028 at Linz-Hörsching Air Base. Each unit costs about €80 million, including...

December 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Spain Greenlights $3.71B F100 Modernization

Spain has authorized a €3.2-billion modernization program for its F100 (Álvaro de Bazán-class) frigates, to be executed by Navantia over a 120-month period. The effort will extend the fleet’s...

December 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

China, Egypt Launch Joint Drone Manufacturing

Egypt’s AOI and China’s NORINCO have signed an MoU to co-produce tactical UAVs, combining Chinese technology with AOI’s Aircraft Factory. A centerpiece of the collaboration is the unveiling of...

Saudi Arabia Approved for $1B US Helo Support

The US has approved two potential FMS cases for Saudi Arabia totaling $1 billion. Each $500-million package is now under congressional review. The first provides a Cooperative Logistics Supply...

Saab Gets $148M Lithuanian Mobile Air Defense Deal

Saab has received a third order from Lithuania for its MSHORAD mobile air-defense system, valued at 1.4 billion SEK (~$148M), with deliveries from 2026 to 2030. The new acquisition...

Zen Unveils Six Next-Gen AI Training Systems

Zen Technologies has introduced a new line of AI-based training systems covering live, virtual, and AR-enhanced domains. Its Tactical Engagement and Armor Combat Live Training suite blends soldiers and...

LM Secures $52M Deal for HIMARS, MLRS Support

Lockheed Martin has secured a $52-million contract to maintain, configure, and operate HIMARS and MLRS launchers for the US Army. The scope includes operational support, parts storage, and a...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Bahrain Gets US Nod for $445M F-16 Support

The US State Department has cleared a potential $445-million FMS package to support Bahrain’s F-16 fleet. The deal, involving General Electric and Lockheed Martin, includes aircraft components, missile containers,...

December 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

France Unveils MUTANT XL Loitering Munitions

MUTANT XL, jointly developed by MBDA and Delair, merges guided-missile performance with drone flexibility for next-generation precision strike missions. Designed for man-in-the-loop control, it adapts to various mission profiles,...