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December 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Saab Fire-Control and Sight Systems Chosen by BAE for CV90 Platforms

Saab has won a contract from BAE Systems Hägglunds to deliver its Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) sight and fire-control solution for CV90 combat vehicles. The agreement, valued...

Denmark places an order for additional IRIS-T SLM fire units under the European Sky Shield Initiative

Denmark has strengthened its air defense network by acquiring additional IRIS-T SLM fire units under the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The IRIS-T medium-range surface-launched system is capable...

BAE Systems secures a $1.7B U.S. Navy award for continued APKWS manufacturing

BAE Systems has been awarded a five-year contract by the US Navy to continue producing its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kits for American and allied forces....

Germany boosts its 120mm tank ammunition stocks through a new Rheinmetall order

Germany has strengthened its land forces yet again by placing another major order with Rheinmetall for 120mm tank ammunition under an ongoing framework agreement. The new request adds several...

December 11, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Anduril collaborates with GKN Aerospace on the British Army’s Project NYX program

Anduril UK has teamed up with GKN Aerospace to advance the British Army’s Project NYX, an initiative centered on next-generation autonomous land systems. Under the agreement, GKN Aerospace becomes...

Croatia expands artillery strength with the purchase of 18 Caesar MkII howitzers from France

The Croatian government has finalized an agreement to acquire 18 Caesar MkII self-propelled howitzers from France. The deal for the 18 Caesar 155mm artillery systems — along with related...

December 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Rolls-Royce receives an order exceeding 300 engines for Europe’s upcoming Leopard 2 fleets

KNDS has selected Rolls-Royce to supply mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines for European Leopard 2 main battle tanks. The contract includes more than 300 engine systems for integration into...

December 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

NATO signs a procurement agreement for NH90 helicopters designated for the Netherlands

NATO’s Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) has awarded NHIndustries a contract to deliver three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters (NFH) to the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. Placed on behalf...

December 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Australia to acquire six Ghost Bat “loyal wingman” drones in a $930M deal

Australia has awarded Boeing Defence Australia a contract to deliver six additional MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Valued at 1.4 billion Australian dollars ($930 million), the deal progresses...

December 10, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

Northrop Grumman Unveils Enhanced Next-Generation G/ATOR Radar

A new software upgrade is boosting the capability of Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR), extending its detection range and improving response times on the battlefield. The enhancement...