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November 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Ukraine Turns “Protector” Vehicle Into Combat Robot

Ukraine is transforming its largest unmanned ground vehicle, the Protector, into a much more formidable battlefield asset. Once used primarily as a logistics and support platform, the Protector UGV...

November 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

UK, Indonesia Seal $5.2B Deal to Bolster Maritime Security

The UK and Indonesia have agreed to launch a new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) that will enable Indonesia to build naval and fishing vessels using British shipbuilding expertise. The...

November 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

HII Hands Over 25th Virginia-Class Sub to US Navy

The US Navy has officially taken delivery of the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), marking the arrival of the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine and the 12th such vessel produced by...

November 25, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Leidos, Kongsberg Study Naval Missile, USV Synergy

Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have signed a new memorandum of understanding to assess the integration of Kongsberg’s advanced Naval Strike Missile (NSM) with Leidos’ next-generation uncrewed surface...

Israel Signs Big Rafael Deal for Iron Dome Missiles

Israel has finalized a multibillion-dollar agreement with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to rapidly scale production of Iron Dome interceptors, reinforcing the country’s frontline air-defense capabilities amid persistent rocket, drone,...

November 25, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

Collins Opens New Dutch F-35, CH-47F Avionics Hub

Collins Aerospace has joined forces with the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force (RNLASF) to establish a new military avionics service center designed to strengthen support for European F-35...

November 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Northrop, MBDA Team Up to Strengthen Germany’s Air Defense

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have launched a new partnership aimed at strengthening Germany’s integrated air and missile defense architecture. Announced during the Berlin Security Conference, the collaboration seeks to...

November 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Raytheon-Rafael JV Gets $1.25B Deal for Israel’s Tamir

Raytheon and Rafael’s joint venture R2S has secured a major $1.25-billion contract to deliver Tamir surface-to-air missiles to Israel, including missile kits and essential test equipment. The award coincides...

November 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Germany Shows New Leopard 2A8 and Updated PzH 2000 A4

Germany has officially rolled out its newest Leopard 2A8 main battle tank and Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 self-propelled howitzer, marking a major step forward in the country’s accelerated defense modernization...

November 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Germany Unveils Leopard 2A8, Its First New Tank in Years

Germany has unveiled its first entirely new main battle tank in more than 30 years, marking a major milestone for the Bundeswehr’s modernization efforts. The new Leopard 2A8 is...