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October 13, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Netherlands, Ukraine agree to co-produce long-range strike drones

The Dutch government has unveiled a €110 million ($127 million) investment to co-develop deep-strike drones with Ukraine. This initiative falls under the Build with Ukraine program, which enables Ukrainian...

UK rushes laser-guided air-defense missiles to Ukraine earlier than planned

The UK government has delivered several hundred air defense missiles to Ukraine—five months earlier than planned. The shipment is part of a £1.6 billion ($2.13 billion) agreement finalized earlier...

October 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Denmark Orders 16 Additional US-Built F-35 Jets Following Drone Evaluation

Denmark plans to purchase 16 more F-35 stealth fighters from the United States, bringing its total fleet to 43 aircraft, in a 29 billion kroner ($4.5 billion) deal announced...

October 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

HavocAI Expands Drone Boat Manufacturing Following $85 Million Funding

HavocAI, a Rhode Island defense startup specializing in autonomous maritime technology, has raised $85 million to accelerate full-scale production of its unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and boost military collaborations...

UK Secures $465 Million Contract to Provide Air Defense Missiles and Launchers to India

Britain has signed a £350 million ($465 million) defense deal with India to deliver air defense missiles and launch platforms to the Indian Army. The contract covers the supply...

October 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

US Launches Trials of FN’s New 6.5mm Infantry and Irregular Warfare Weapons

FN America has delivered two next-generation 6.5mm prototype weapon systems to the US Department of Defense for testing and evaluation by the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The...

October 10, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

GDLS-UK and Ricardo Join Forces to Develop Light Mobility Vehicles for British Army

General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and Ricardo have announced a joint initiative to produce lightweight, Light Mobility Vehicles for the British Army as part of the Land Mobility Programme (LMP)....

October 10, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Soldier Systems