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December 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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Germany Places $152M Order for Rheinmetall Combat Headsets

The German Armed Forces have placed a contract valued at more than €130 million ($152.6 million) with Rheinmetall for advanced soldier communication headsets that integrate hearing protection with tactical...

December 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Theon Wins $1B+ Night Vision Goggles Deal in Europe

The Theon–Hensoldt consortium has secured a contract worth approximately €1 billion ($1.17 billion) to supply additional Mikron night vision goggles to the armed forces of Germany and Belgium. Awarded...

December 16, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Hungary Receives All 44 Leopard 2A7HU Tanks From KNDS

KNDS Deutschland has completed the delivery of all 44 Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks to the Hungarian Army, marking a major milestone in Hungary’s armored forces modernization program. The...

Thales Unveils New Compact Sonar for Undersea Warfare

Thales has unveiled a new AI-enabled sonar system designed to enhance undersea warfare capabilities across a wide range of naval platforms. Known as Sonar 76Nano, the compact system is...

Lockheed Martin to Build SPY-7 Radar Systems for Canada

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract valued at $104.6 million to manufacture advanced radar systems for Canada under a foreign military sales agreement. The...

M-tron Wins $20M Deal to Supply RF Parts for US Air Defense

M-tron Industries has secured a two-year production contract valued at $20 million to deliver high-performance radio frequency (RF) components for a major US air defense program. The award reinforces...

December 16, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Northrop Tests Towed Anti-Mine Sonar on US Navy Drone

Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 anti-mine sonar system with an unmanned surface vessel (USV) for the US Navy, marking a key milestone in uncrewed...

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

HII Moves ROMULUS Autonomous Vessel Toward Sea Trials

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is progressing development of its ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family, with the prototype now approximately 30 percent complete. The company plans to begin sea trials...

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Ratel X Showcases Ukraine’s Next-Gen Ground Drones

Ratel has introduced the Ratel X unmanned ground vehicle as part of efforts to enhance Ukraine’s frontline robotic capabilities. Designed as a compact and highly maneuverable platform, the system...

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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US Navy Selects Saronic for Corsair Autonomous Vessels

The US Navy has awarded defense technology firm Saronic a $392 million production contract for its Corsair autonomous surface vessel, marking a significant step in accelerating the service’s adoption...