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US Marines Add Rogue-1 Loitering Munitions to Force

The U.S. Marine Corps has moved forward with a major precision-strike enhancement by awarding Teledyne FLIR Defense a $42.5 million contract under the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program. The...

December 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Norway Buys Two 212CD Subs to Counter Arctic Threat

Norway has decided to activate an option for two more Type 212CD submarines from German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, expanding its future underwater fleet from four to six vessels....

US Approves South Korea GBU-39B Bomb Sale Upgrade

The United States has approved a potential US$111.8 million Foreign Military Sale that would add 624 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs to South Korea’s precision strike inventory, according to the...

December 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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UK Navy to Field Europe’s First Laser Weapon by 2027

The United Kingdom is preparing to deploy the DragonFire high-energy laser weapon aboard its Type 45 destroyers by 2027, positioning the Royal Navy to become the first European maritime...

US Clears JASSM-ER Missile Sale Expanding Italy Reach

The U.S. State Department has authorized a potential $301 million Foreign Military Sale to Italy covering 100 AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles – Extended Range (JASSM-ER), along with mission...

December 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
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US Sends 250 Stryker Vehicles to Poland for $1 Deal

Poland’s military leadership has endorsed a US proposal to transfer roughly 250 second-hand Stryker armored combat vehicles for a symbolic payment of one dollar. Polish officials say the platforms...

US Approves $2.7B Bomb Sale Package for Canada

The United States has approved a $2.68-billion foreign military sale of advanced air-strike munitions to Canada, marking a major step in Ottawa’s ongoing effort to strengthen its military capabilities....

US Army Places $200M Order for Anti-Drone Shells

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $200-million+ contract to manufacture XM1211 High Explosive Proximity (HEP) rounds for the US Army. The new medium-caliber ammunition is being introduced to strengthen...

December 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Uvision Buys SpearUAV to Boost Loitering Arms Range

Uvision Group has acquired full ownership of SpearUAV, a leading Israeli developer of encapsulated and AI-enabled loitering systems. The acquisition strengthens Uvision’s position in the rapidly expanding market for...

December 5, 2025
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DJI Unveils Cargo Drone With Advanced 100-Kg Lift

DJI has unveiled the FlyCart 100 (FC100), a new-generation heavy-lift drone designed to push the boundaries of aerial cargo delivery. The platform marks a major step in DJI’s expansion...