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December 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia Orders Ghost Bat Drone Fleet for $930M

Australia has advanced its autonomous air combat capabilities by contracting Boeing Defence Australia to supply six new MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones under a 1.4-billion Australian dollar ($930-million) agreement. This...

December 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

NATO Orders NH90 Helicopters for Netherlands

NATO’s Helicopter Management Agency has finalized an agreement with NHIndustries to supply the Netherlands with three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters, along with options for two additional platforms. This acquisition...

December 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Latvia Boosts Air Defense With Giraffe Radars

Latvia has enhanced its national air defense infrastructure with the delivery of Sweden’s Giraffe 1X radars, a modern 3D surveillance system designed to track and classify airborne threats with...

December 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

Peru Secures Korean K2 Tanks, K808 APCs

Peru and South Korea have moved closer to a significant defense procurement collaboration with the signing of a framework agreement for K2 Black Panther tanks and K808 White Tiger...

December 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Swiss Military Picks SIG P320 Sidearm

Switzerland has finalized its choice of the SIG Sauer P320 as its next-generation military sidearm, completing an extensive multi-year competition involving advanced models from Glock and Heckler & Koch....

December 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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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Land Platforms

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...

December 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Weapons and Munition

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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Land Platforms

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...