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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...

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...

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
R&D

Uvision Acquires SpearUAV in Loitering Deal

KBR has secured a $117-million NAVAIR contract to provide engineering, sustainment, and logistics support for F/A-18 and EA-18G foreign military sales customers, including Australia, Finland, and Switzerland. The five-year...

December 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Archer, Karem Join on Rotor Tech for Future VTOL

Archer Aviation has formalized a strategic partnership with Karem Aircraft to integrate Karem’s advanced military rotor and tiltrotor systems into Archer’s developing autonomous, hybrid VTOL platform. Through the agreement,...

Hensoldt Gets Renewed COBRA Radar Deal From EU

OCCAR has concluded a new support contract with Hensoldt to sustain the COBRA counter-battery radar system for France and Germany from 2026 through 2028. The agreement is being finalized...

December 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

GD Teams With Korea to Boost U.S. Shipbuilding

General Dynamics NASSCO has entered a new collaboration agreement with South Korean shipbuilders DSEC and Samsung Heavy Industries to strengthen cooperation in vessel design, production automation, and supporting technologies...

December 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Approves Twister Recon Drone Purchase

Germany has reportedly allocated €25 million to procure as many as 747 Twister reconnaissance drones from Quantum Systems, selected as the successor to the aging Aladin reconnaissance UAV. The...

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...

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...