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December 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Patria, Valmet Join for Armored Vehicle Build & Tech

Finnish defense company Patria has formed a new partnership with Valmet Automotive to support technology transfer and the local production of Patria’s armored vehicles. The collaboration includes joint work...

December 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
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KBR Secures $117M Deal to Back F/A-18 Export Fleets

The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded KBR a $117-million support contract for the F/A-18 and EA-18G fleets operated under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The...

December 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Germany approves buy of Twister recon drones

Germany is moving ahead with a major modernization of its battlefield reconnaissance capabilities after the Budget Committee of the German Parliament reportedly approved 25 million euros ($29 million) to...

Saronic invests $300M in Louisiana shipyard

Saronic Technologies has announced a $300 million investment to expand its shipyard in Franklin, Louisiana, a move aimed at significantly boosting production of its next-generation autonomous surface vessels. The...

December 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Romania buys $260M HISAR corvette from Turkey

Romania has officially concluded a 223-million-euro ($260 million) defense contract with Turkey to procure a HISAR-class corvette, marking a major step in strengthening its naval capabilities in the Black...

December 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

General Dynamics, Korea partners boost shipbuilding

General Dynamics NASSCO has strengthened its ties with South Korea’s shipbuilding sector through a newly signed Memorandum of Agreement aimed at expanding cooperation in ship design, manufacturing automation, and...

Brazil unveils new laser-guided tank killer

Brazil is advancing its anti-armor capabilities with the introduction of a new laser-guided missile designed to counter modern tanks and armored vehicles. The MAX 1.2 AC, developed by SIATT...

December 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Sweden orders 94 more Patria 6×6 vehicles

Sweden has expanded its investment in armored mobility with a new order for 94 additional Patria 6×6 vehicles, following a major 321-vehicle procurement made in March 2024. The fresh...

December 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

L3Harris to upgrade USMC SATCOM terminals

L3Harris Technologies has secured a new order to upgrade the US Marine Corps’ satellite communications terminals, an effort aimed at improving connectivity for expeditionary forces. The upgrade will enhance...

Hensoldt wins new COBRA radar support contract

The Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) has awarded Hensoldt a new in-service support contract for the COBRA counter-battery radar system, acting on behalf of France and Germany. The...