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November 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

25th Virginia-Class Nuclear Submarine Delivered to US Navy by HII

The US Navy has taken delivery of the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. The nuclear-powered submarine is the twelfth...

November 25, 2025
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Nigeria Advances Local Defense Production, Rolls Out 1,000 DG-103 Rifles

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON-D7G) has manufactured nearly 1,000 upgraded DG-103 rifles in the first two months of production at its Kaduna facility, local reports confirm. The...

November 24, 2025
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

New Leopard 2A8 and PzH 2000 A4 upgrades officially revealed by Germany

Germany has introduced its newest main battle tank and self-propelled artillery system, marking a major step in accelerating military modernization amid escalating security concerns in Europe. The Leopard 2A8...

November 24, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

AI solutions from California innovators revolutionize night defense at military bases

California technology firms Picogrid and Deepnight have partnered to deploy AI-enhanced night-vision capabilities for sensors protecting military installations. The collaboration will be evaluated in a $1.7-million demonstration funded by...

November 24, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Germany’s air defense to advance through Northrop-MBDA partnership and IBCS deployment

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have formed a partnership to bolster Germany’s air and missile defense capabilities. The initiative will integrate Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) with MBDA’s...

November 24, 2025
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Leopard 2A8 unveiled as Germany’s latest battle tank in three decades

After a 30-year wait, the German Bundeswehr is introducing a new-generation main battle tank that officials say has been designed entirely from the ground up. The Leopard 2A8 features...

November 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

BAE Systems to deliver 44 extra CV90 IFVs under new Danish procurement

Denmark has ordered 44 additional CV9035 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems, expanding its 2024 purchase of 115 CV90s. With this latest procurement, the Royal Danish Army’s fleet...

November 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

US Air Force selects Vectrus for a $252M program to sustain Iraqi F-16 fighters

The US Air Force has granted Colorado-based Vectrus Systems a new contract worth about $252 million to provide support for Iraq’s F-16 fighter jet program, following a similar $118-million...

November 24, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Israel awards Raytheon-Rafael a $1.25B agreement for Tamir missile procurement

Raytheon and Rafael’s R2S joint venture has landed a $1.25-billion contract to deliver Tamir surface-to-air missiles, missile kits, and test systems to Israel. The award aligns with the opening...

November 21, 2025
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New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

US Company Rolls Out Acoustic Solution for Drone Threats

Fractal Antenna Systems is pushing the limits of counter-UAS innovation with the launch of its JERECHO acoustic array platform, a system designed to convert sound into a powerful defensive...