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December 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

Saab Wins $148M Lithuanian Contract for Deployable Air Defense Units

Swedish defense company Saab has received a third order from Lithuania for its Mobile Short Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system, further strengthening the Baltic nation’s air defense capabilities amid...

US OKs $1B Package to Boost Saudi Helicopter Operations and Training

The United States has approved two potential foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia totaling $1 billion, greenlighting major helicopter sustainment and aviation training initiatives as Riyadh continues its long-standing...

December 2, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Egypt–China Collaboration Begins for Joint Drone Manufacturing

Egypt’s state-run Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s North Industries Corporation to co-produce tactical unmanned aerial systems. The partnership will merge Chinese...

December 2, 2025
G.Krish
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...

December 2, 2025
G.Krish
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...

Netherlands Orders 100 Counter-Drone Radars to Guard Bases and Airports

The Netherlands has signed an agreement to purchase 100 drone-tracking radars from local defence technology firm Robin Radar as part of a national initiative to enhance protection of military...

December 1, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Heckler & Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic Partner to Supply Integrated Weapon Systems Across Europe

Heckler & Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic have signed a cooperation agreement to deliver integrated weapon systems for European defence and security forces. The partnership spans small arms, accessories, and...

December 1, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Sweden Prepares to Launch Turbojet-Powered Modular UAV

A British aerospace manufacturer has set out to develop an entirely new UAV for Sweden’s military, with delivery targeted within an 18-month development cycle. GKN Aerospace confirmed a cooperation...

December 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

KNDS Wins Contract for 350 Leopard 2A8 Tanks From Five NATO Members

European defence group KNDS has reportedly booked 350 orders for the newly developed Leopard 2A8 main battle tank — the largest volume for any Leopard 2 variant since 1992....

December 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Pratt & Whitney Awarded $1.6B US Navy Deal for F-35 Engine Sustainment

RTX-owned Pratt & Whitney has secured an estimated $1.6-billion US Navy contract to provide sustainment and technical support for the F135 engines that power the F-35 Lightning II fighter...