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December 4, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Archer, Karem Unite on Rotor Tech for Future VTOL

Archer Aviation and Karem Aircraft have finalized an agreement enabling the integration of Karem’s advanced military-grade rotor and tiltrotor systems into Archer’s future autonomous hybrid VTOL platform. Through this...

December 3, 2025
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R&D
Training and Simulation

Halo Platform Gets New VR & Intel Upgrades

AeroVironment’s Halo mission software platform is expanding with the MENTOR VR training suite and an AI-powered intelligence system capable of aggregating global data feeds. The MENTOR module uses a...

Korea Approves L-SAM Mass Build; Hanwha Wins $480M

South Korea has approved mass production of the L-SAM long-range air defense system after Hanwha Aerospace secured a 705.4-billion-won ($480-million) contract to deliver interceptors and launchers by 2030. Equipped...

December 3, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

JSW Starts $90M V-BAT Factory in Hyderabad

JSW Defence has started constructing a $90-million facility in Hyderabad to locally produce Shield AI’s V-BAT VTOL unmanned aerial system. Situated in the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster at Maheshwaram, the...

December 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Nordic Duo Order 300 Extra Sisu GTP Vehicles

Sweden and Finland have jointly ordered over 300 additional Sisu GTP 4×4 armored off-road vehicles, raising total orders above 600 units. Valued at around 2 billion SEK ($211 million),...

Italian Army Expands Iveco Fleet Beyond 2,000

Iveco Defence Vehicles will supply 658 additional tactical logistics trucks to the Italian Army, raising the total order to 2,111 units under an expanded contract. These vehicles extend the...

Thailand Acquires Israeli Barak MX System

The Royal Thai Air Force has signed a 3.44-billion-baht ($107-million) deal to procure Israel Aerospace Industries’ Barak MX air defense system under its IADS modernization program. Designed to counter...

December 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Sweden Becomes First EU Buyer of RIPSAW M3

Sweden has become the first European customer for Textron Systems’ RIPSAW M3, acquiring the modular robotic ground vehicle to boost unmanned capabilities. The RIPSAW M3 features a rugged hybrid-electric...

December 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Austria Seals $1.7B Jet Procurement Agreement for M-346FA Aircraft With Italy

Austria has finalized a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7 billion) contract to acquire 12 M-346FA light combat aircraft from Italian manufacturer Leonardo. The aircraft will be delivered to Linz-Hörsching Air Base starting...

December 2, 2025
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Spanish Government Approves $3.71B Plan to Modernize F100 Fleet

Spain’s Council of Ministers has given the green light to the mid-life upgrade program for the navy’s F100 frigates. Under the plan, Spanish shipbuilder Navantia will execute the modernization...