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December 5, 2025
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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 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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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

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...

December 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

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...

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...

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....

December 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Archer, Karem advance rotor tech for next-gen VTOL

Archer Aviation has entered a new collaboration with Karem Aircraft to integrate advanced military-grade rotors and tiltrotor technologies into its next-generation autonomous hybrid VTOL platform. The strategic agreement grants...

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...

December 4, 2025
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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...

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...