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US Backs $1B Saudi Helicopter Support, Training Plan

The United States has given the green light to two major Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for Saudi Arabia worth a combined $1 billion, reinforcing the kingdom’s long-term push to...

Zen Debuts Six New AI-Driven Military Simulators

Zen Technologies has unveiled six advanced AI-powered military training simulators, marking a major leap in next-generation training solutions for armed forces. Leading the lineup is the Tactical Engagement and...

December 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Spain Clears $3.7B Upgrade Plan for F100 Frigates

Spain’s Council of Ministers has officially approved a 3.2-billion-euro ($3.71 billion) mid-life upgrade program for the navy’s F100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates, ensuring their operational relevance through 2045. The...

Lockheed Wins $52M to Support HIMARS and MLRS

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $52-million contract to support the sustainment, operation, and configuration of its two primary rocket artillery platforms: the High Mobility Artillery Rocket...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Austria, Italy Seal $1.7B Deal for M-346FA Jets

Austria has officially finalized its 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7 billion) agreement with Italy for the acquisition of 12 Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft, marking one of the nation’s most significant air...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US OKs $445M Plan to Sustain Bahrain’s F-16 Fleet

The US State Department has cleared a potential $445-million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to support the sustainment of Bahrain’s F-16 fighter jet fleet, strengthening long-standing defense ties between Washington...

December 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

France Unveils MUTANT XL for Next-Gen Strike Missions

France may be entering a new era of precision-strike capability with the unveiling of MUTANT XL, a next-generation loitering munition jointly developed by MBDA and Delair. The system merges...

December 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

HK and Rheinmetall Nordic to Supply New Weapon Systems

European defense cooperation is gaining new momentum as Heckler & Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic announce a formal partnership aimed at delivering advanced, integrated weapon systems to regional militaries and...

December 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Sweden Plans New Turbojet UAV With Modular Features

A leading British aerospace company has embarked on an ambitious project to create a clean-sheet uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) for the Swedish Armed Forces within just 18 months. The...

Denmark Buys NASAMS Air Defense in $579M Agreement

Denmark has finalized a 500-million-euro ($579 million) agreement to purchase the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from Norwegian defense firm Kongsberg. The acquisition follows Copenhagen’s earlier decision to...