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November 27, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Ondas Boosts Defense Robotics Portfolio by Acquiring Roboteam for $80M

Ondas Holdings has revealed plans to acquire Roboteam, an Israeli manufacturer of rugged multi-mission unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), in a deal valued at $80 million. The acquisition is expected...

November 27, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

India to Manufacture HAMMER Precision-Guided Munitions Domestically

India is advancing its push for self-reliance in defense with a joint venture to produce the HAMMER precision-guided air-to-ground munition domestically. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics...

BAE Systems wins $22M US Navy contract for missile canister production

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract to manufacture missile canisters for its surface fleet, though the exact number has not been disclosed. Valued at $22 million,...

Sweden awards Saab a $220M contract for ground-based air defense components

Sweden has placed an order with Saab for new sensors and a command-and-control system to support brigade-level ground-based air defense operations. The 2.1-billion-krona ($220 million) contract includes Giraffe 1X...

November 26, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Saab unveils the world’s first fifth-generation combat submarine

Saab is promoting its Blekinge-class A26 submarine, which it describes as the world’s first fifth-generation battle submarine. The A26 is designed to operate along the seabed and deploy UUVs,...

November 26, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Naval Group collaborates with Dutch industry to build the Royal Netherlands Navy’s Orka submarines

Naval Group has broadened its collaboration with Dutch industry partners for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarines, signing new agreements with Nevesbu and Van Halteren Technologies during a...

November 26, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

Saab and CAE sign global training agreement for the GlobalEye surveillance aircraft

Sweden’s Saab and Canada-based CAE have entered an agreement to deliver advanced training solutions for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft. Signed during the Swedish Royal...

United States authorizes $200M deal for Navy multiband communication terminals to the UK

The US State Department has approved a possible $200 million sale of additional Navy Multiband Terminals (NMT) to the United Kingdom, reinforcing the Royal Navy’s secure satellite communications infrastructure....

November 26, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Ukrainian firm Praktika partners with Spanish companies to build armored vehicles locally in Spain

Ukrainian armored vehicle producer Praktika has signed an MoU with Spain’s Tecnove and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering to launch joint armored-vehicle manufacturing in Spain. The collaboration covers multi-purpose armored...

November 25, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

New Collaboration Between Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Targets Missile & USV Innovation

Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have signed an MoU to assess integrating Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) onto Leidos’ next-generation uncrewed surface vessels, the Sea Archer and its...