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December 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

British Royal Navy to deploy Europe’s first laser weapon system on Type 45 destroyers by 2027.

The United Kingdom intends to equip its Type 45 destroyers with the DragonFire high-energy laser weapon system by 2027, positioning itself as the first European nation to deploy a...

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...

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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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Patria, Valmet Launch Armored Vehicle Partnership

Patria and Valmet Automotive have entered a partnership to support technology transfer and the initial production of Patria armored vehicles in Finland. The first units will be assembled at...

December 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

DJI Debuts New Cargo Drone Rated for 100-Kg Loads

DJI has introduced the FlyCart 100 (FC100), a next-generation heavy-lift drone capable of transporting payloads up to 100 kg. The aircraft features carbon-fiber propellers, a strengthened wing structure, and...

Canada to Buy $2.7B in U.S. Bombs

The US government has cleared a $2.68-billion foreign military sale of air-strike munitions to Canada as Ottawa increases defense spending. The package includes up to 3,414 BLU-111 general-purpose bombs,...

December 5, 2025
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Uvision Acquires SpearUAV to Grow LM Portfolio

Uvision Group has taken full ownership of SpearUAV, a developer of encapsulated, AI-enabled loitering systems. The acquisition enhances Uvision’s footprint in the fast-expanding market for autonomous aerial munitions and...

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...

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...

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...