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December 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Poised to Approve Symbolic $1 Acquisition of 250 US Stryker Vehicles

Poland is considering the acceptance of roughly 250 used Stryker armored vehicles offered by the United States for a symbolic price of $1, as Warsaw seeks to rapidly strengthen...

December 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

ZVS Finalizes Slovak Contract to Deliver $67B in Ammunition Throughout the EU

ZVS Holding has finalized a framework agreement with the Slovak Ministry of Defense to supply ammunition to European Union countries, with a potential value reaching 58 billion euros ($67.41...

December 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

AeroVironment Awarded $874M Army Deal to Strengthen Worldwide Drone Exports

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment an $874-million contract to facilitate foreign military sales of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-drone technologies. Under the five-year agreement, allied and partner...

December 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Proceeds with $90M Military Vehicle Transfer to Lebanon

The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale to Lebanon involving M1085A2 and M1078A2 medium tactical vehicles (MTVs), with an estimated value of $90.5 million. The...

December 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems Chosen to Provide Subsea Antennas for Virginia-Class Submarines

BAE Systems has secured a $36-million production order from Lockheed Martin to manufacture multifunction modular mast (MMM) units for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarines. The MMM is a radio-frequency...

December 9, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

India Rolls Out Its First Entirely Homegrown Multi-Utility UGV for Combat Use

India is introducing a new ally for the battlefield—a tough, indigenous robotic system designed to handle the most dangerous missions soldiers typically avoid. The SapperScout Ver 2.0 is a...

December 8, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Turkey Rolls Out Its First Fully Indigenous Submarine

Turkey has begun construction of its first indigenously designed submarine, marking a significant milestone in Ankara’s drive to cut dependence on foreign defense suppliers. Work on the National Submarine,...

December 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Approves $3.7 Billion Denmark Purchase of IBCS-IFPC and AMRAAM Missiles

The US State Department has authorized potential foreign military sales to Denmark involving advanced air and missile defense systems valued at $3.73 billion. Denmark has requested an Integrated Battle...

December 8, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Saab and Airbus Explore Partnership on Next-Gen Uncrewed Combat Aircraft

European defense leaders Saab and Airbus are in discussions to jointly develop unmanned combat aircraft technologies designed to operate alongside crewed fighters — mirroring the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative...

December 8, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Puma LE Drone Upgraded With Enhanced Sensors and AI for GPS-Denied Operations

AeroVironment’s Puma Long Endurance (LE) drone can now operate reliably in GPS-denied environments following the integration of the company’s latest navigation enhancement. The system is equipped with a Visual...