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December 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

South Korea to Receive $111.8M GBU-39B Bombs

Washington has cleared a new $111.8 million sale that will send 624 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs to the Republic of Korea, deepening Seoul’s inventory at a time of intensifying...

December 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Italy Gains Deep-Strike Power With JASSM-ER Sale

Washington has notified Congress of a possible $301 million Foreign Military Sale supplying Italy with 100 AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER missiles and a comprehensive support package. Far from a routine transaction,...

December 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

KBR Secures $117M to Aid F/A-18 Export Fleets

Romania has signed a €223-million ($260 million) agreement with Turkey to acquire a HISAR-class corvette, along with crew training and a full logistics support package. The procurement is part...

December 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop Grumman Gets $200M Anti-Drone Order

Saronic Technologies is investing $300 million to expand its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard, significantly increasing production capacity for autonomous surface vessels. Supported by Louisiana Economic Development and local partners, the...

December 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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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Unmanned Systems

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

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...

December 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

Sweden Orders 94 More Patria 6×6 Under CAVS

Sweden has expanded its participation in the CAVS multinational armored vehicle program by purchasing 94 additional Patria 6×6 vehicles, raising its future fleet to 415. The 1.5-billion-SEK deal covers...

December 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...