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Northrop Grumman Gets $200M for Anti-Drone Rounds

Northrop Grumman has secured a contract exceeding $200 million to manufacture XM1211 High Explosive Proximity rounds for the US Army. Designed for short-range defense against small drones, the XM1211...

December 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

KBR Secures $117M Deal for F/A-18 Export Support

The US Naval Air Systems Command has selected KBR for a $117-million contract providing long-term support to foreign operators of the F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft. The deal includes comprehensive...

December 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Sweden Orders 94 More Patria 6×6 Vehicles

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has expanded its participation in the CAVS program with an order for 94 more Patria 6×6 armored vehicles, raising the total Swedish fleet to...

December 4, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

L3Harris Wins USMC SATCOM Upgrade Contract

The US Marine Corps has placed an order with L3Harris to upgrade its satellite communication terminals, boosting performance and enabling access to multiple satellite orbits. These enhancements support the...

Brazil Debuts Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Weapon

A new laser-guided missile system, the MAX 1.2 AC, is emerging as Brazil’s solution for precision engagements against armored threats. Developed by EDGE Group subsidiary SIATT, the weapon homes...

Saronic Plans $300M Expansion of Louisiana Yard

Saronic Technologies will spend $300 million to expand its shipbuilding facilities in Franklin, Louisiana, strengthening production capacity for its growing line of autonomous surface vessels. The initiative is backed...

December 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Romania Buys $260M HISAR Corvette From Turkey

Romania has finalized a 223-million-euro ($260 million) deal with Turkey for a HISAR-class corvette, complemented by a logistics and training package to ensure seamless operational deployment. The purchase contributes...

December 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Germany OKs Twister Recon Drone Purchase

The German Parliament’s Budget Committee has approved €25 million for the acquisition of up to 747 Twister reconnaissance drones, marking the planned replacement of the long-serving Aladin system built...

December 4, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

GD, Korean Firms Partner to Modernize U.S. Shipbuilding

General Dynamics NASSCO has entered a new cooperation agreement with South Korea’s DSEC and Samsung Heavy Industries, aiming to enhance joint work in ship design, shipyard automation, and modern...

Hensoldt Gets Renewed COBRA Radar Deal

OCCAR has signed a renewed support agreement with Hensoldt for continued sustainment of the COBRA counter-battery radar system used by France and Germany. The new contract, running from 2026...