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November 26, 2025
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Land Platforms

Ukraine’s Praktika, Spain Team Up on Armored Vehicle Output

Ukrainian armored-vehicle producer Praktika has signed an MoU with Spain’s Tecnove and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering to jointly manufacture armored vehicles in Spain. The collaboration covers a broad portfolio,...

November 26, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Saab, CAE Form Training Pact for GlobalEye Aircraft

Saab and CAE have formalized a partnership to deliver advanced training solutions for the GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, marking a major expansion of their global simulation cooperation. The agreement, signed...

November 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Naval Group Uses Dutch Skills for Orka Sub Production

Naval Group has strengthened its Dutch industry network for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarines by signing new contracts with Nevesbu and Van Halteren Technologies. Both companies join...

November 25, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Collins Opens Avionics Hub for Dutch F-35, CH-47F

Collins Aerospace and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force are establishing a new avionics service center to support European F-35 and CH-47F fleets. Designed as a long-term government-owned,...

November 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms

UK, Indonesia Seal $5.2B Maritime Security Partnership

The UK and Indonesia have agreed to begin a Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) enabling Jakarta to build naval and fishing vessels using British shipbuilding expertise. Announced following a call...

November 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Israel Signs $1.25B Tamir Missile Deal

Raytheon and Rafael’s joint venture R2S has secured a $1.25-billion contract to supply Israel with Tamir surface-to-air missiles, along with associated kits and test equipment essential for sustaining ongoing...

November 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA-Northrop Team on German IBCS Upgrade

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing Germany’s air and missile defense capabilities. The agreement focuses on integrating Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System...

November 24, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

California AI Pair Transforms Base Security

California technology firms Picogrid and Deepnight have formed a partnership to introduce AI-enhanced night-vision capabilities to security sensors protecting military installations. Their joint effort will be evaluated through a...

November 21, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

India Adds LiDAR Obstacle Tech to Helos

HAL and HENSOLDT have finalized a major technology transfer agreement to equip Indian military helicopters with advanced LiDAR-based Obstacle Avoidance Systems (OAS). Signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025, the...

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

QinetiQ, Forcys Advance Australia’s Naval Autonomous Systems

QinetiQ and Forcys have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing the safety, reliability, and certification of Australia’s undersea warfare and autonomous maritime systems. The memorandum of understanding merges...