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December 6, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

America strengthens South Korea’s strike forces with a $111.8M deal for GBU-39B precision bombs.

The United States has authorized a potential $111.8 million Foreign Military Sales package that would provide South Korea with 624 additional GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs, significantly strengthening Seoul’s precision...

December 6, 2025
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U.S. backs Poland’s defense with the $1 transfer of 250 Stryker armored combat vehicles.

Poland’s General Staff has endorsed a U.S. proposal to transfer approximately 250 surplus Stryker armored vehicles for a symbolic payment of one dollar, sourced from American units stationed in...

December 5, 2025
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R&D

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...

December 5, 2025
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...