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December 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
New Product Launches

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...

December 5, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

December 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Orders 94 More Patria 6×6 Vehicles

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has expanded its participation in the CAVS program with an order for 94 more Patria 6×6 armored vehicles, raising the total Swedish fleet to...

December 4, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

L3Harris Wins USMC SATCOM Upgrade Contract

The US Marine Corps has placed an order with L3Harris to upgrade its satellite communication terminals, boosting performance and enabling access to multiple satellite orbits. These enhancements support the...

December 4, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Brazil Debuts Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Weapon

A new laser-guided missile system, the MAX 1.2 AC, is emerging as Brazil’s solution for precision engagements against armored threats. Developed by EDGE Group subsidiary SIATT, the weapon homes...

December 4, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Saronic Plans $300M Expansion of Louisiana Yard

Saronic Technologies will spend $300 million to expand its shipbuilding facilities in Franklin, Louisiana, strengthening production capacity for its growing line of autonomous surface vessels. The initiative is backed...

December 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...