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November 26, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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,...

November 26, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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
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New Product Launches

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
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Mergers & JV

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
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Mergers & JV

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...

November 26, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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
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Mergers & JV

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
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R&D

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...

November 25, 2025
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Mergers & JV

$5.2B UK-Indonesia Maritime Agreement Enhances Indo-Pacific Security

The UK and Indonesia have signed off on a new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) that will enable Indonesia to construct naval and fishing vessels using British shipbuilding technology and...

November 25, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Avionics Center for Dutch F-35 and CH-47F Fleets Launched by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace has joined forces with the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force (RNLASF) to launch a new military avionics service center designed to strengthen operational readiness for European...