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U.S. Marines expand strike reach with next-generation Rogue 1 loitering munitions.

The U.S. Marine Corps has placed an order for over 600 Rogue 1 loitering munition systems through a $42.5 million OPF-L contract awarded to Teledyne FLIR Defense, giving small...

December 7, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Norway orders two more German Type 212CD submarines to counter Russian naval activity in the Arctic.

Norway has confirmed it will exercise its option to purchase two additional Type 212CD submarines from Germany’s thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, expanding its future undersea fleet from four to six...

December 6, 2025
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

British Royal Navy to deploy Europe’s first laser weapon system on Type 45 destroyers by 2027.

The United Kingdom intends to equip its Type 45 destroyers with the DragonFire high-energy laser weapon system by 2027, positioning itself as the first European nation to deploy a...

Approved U.S. JASSM-ER missile sale equips Italy with extended-range stand-off attack capability.

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Italy valued at up to $301 million, covering 100 AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles – Extended Range...

America strengthens South Korea’s strike forces with a $111.8M deal for GBU-39B precision bombs.

The United States has authorized a potential $111.8 million Foreign Military Sales package that would provide South Korea with 624 additional GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs, significantly strengthening Seoul’s precision...

December 6, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

U.S. backs Poland’s defense with the $1 transfer of 250 Stryker armored combat vehicles.

Poland’s General Staff has endorsed a U.S. proposal to transfer approximately 250 surplus Stryker armored vehicles for a symbolic payment of one dollar, sourced from American units stationed in...

December 5, 2025
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Uvision Acquires SpearUAV to Grow LM Portfolio

Uvision Group has taken full ownership of SpearUAV, a developer of encapsulated, AI-enabled loitering systems. The acquisition enhances Uvision’s footprint in the fast-expanding market for autonomous aerial munitions and...

Canada to Buy $2.7B in U.S. Bombs

The US government has cleared a $2.68-billion foreign military sale of air-strike munitions to Canada as Ottawa increases defense spending. The package includes up to 3,414 BLU-111 general-purpose bombs,...

December 5, 2025
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

DJI Debuts New Cargo Drone Rated for 100-Kg Loads

DJI has introduced the FlyCart 100 (FC100), a next-generation heavy-lift drone capable of transporting payloads up to 100 kg. The aircraft features carbon-fiber propellers, a strengthened wing structure, and...

December 5, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Patria, Valmet Launch Armored Vehicle Partnership

Patria and Valmet Automotive have entered a partnership to support technology transfer and the initial production of Patria armored vehicles in Finland. The first units will be assembled at...