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December 3, 2025
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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...

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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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...

December 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

US Signs $445M Sustainment Package to Enhance Bahrain’s F-16 Capabilities

The US State Department has approved a potential $445-million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to support and sustain Bahrain’s fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft. The package—led by General Electric and...

Lockheed Martin Lands $52M Support Deal for MLRS and HIMARS Systems

The US Army has awarded a $52-million contract to Lockheed Martin to support the maintenance, operation, and configuration of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Multiple...

Zen Rolls Out Six Cutting-Edge AI Simulation Systems for Defense Training

Zen Technologies is advancing military training with the launch of six AI-enhanced simulation systems designed to elevate readiness across combat domains. Leading the suite are the Tactical Engagement and...

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
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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
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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...