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December 3, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Korea Approves L-SAM Mass Build; Hanwha Wins $480M

South Korea has authorized full-rate production of its L-SAM long-range surface-to-air missile system under a 705.4-billion-won ($480 million) agreement with Hanwha Aerospace. Deliveries of interceptors and launchers are expected...

December 2, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Weapons and Munition

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...

December 2, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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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Communication and Electronics

Netherlands Buys 100 Radars to Hunt Drones

The Netherlands has finalized a contract with Robin Radar Technologies to purchase 100 drone-detection radars, accelerating its push to secure airbases and high-value facilities from increasing drone incursions. Initial...

December 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

KNDS Wins 350 Leopard 2A8 Orders From NATO

KNDS has reportedly booked 350 Leopard 2A8 orders from five European nations, expanding demand for the tank’s most advanced configuration since 1992. Germany, which ordered 123 tanks with plans...

December 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

Pratt & Whitney Gets $1.6B for F-35 Engine Work

Pratt & Whitney has received a $1.6-billion U.S. Navy contract covering global sustainment of the F135 engine fleet supporting the F-35 fighter. The deal spans spare parts, logistics, technical...

December 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Buys NASAMS in $579M Kongsberg Deal

The Danish Ministry of Defence has confirmed a €500-million purchase of NASAMS to meet its medium-range air-defense needs. Deliveries start in 2026, with operational readiness targeted for 2028. The...