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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...

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...

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...

December 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Egypt, China Start Joint Production of Military Drones

Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with China’s North Industries Corporation (Norinco) to begin joint production of tactical unmanned aerial systems. The...

Lithuania Orders $148M Saab Mobile Air Defense Units

Swedish defense manufacturer Saab has secured a third Mobile Short Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system order from Lithuania, marking another major step in strengthening the Baltic nation’s layered air-defense...

December 1, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

P&W Wins $1.6B US Navy Deal for F-35 Engine Support

The US Navy has finalized a contract worth approximately $1.6 billion with Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, to provide sustainment support for the F135 engines powering the...

Netherlands Orders 100 Radars to Counter Drones

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has finalized a major contract to acquire 100 drone-detection radars from domestic manufacturer Robin Radar, strengthening national efforts to secure military bases and airports...

HENSOLDT Unveils AI-Driven TAERVUS for EW Superiority

HENSOLDT has introduced its new TAERVUS electronic warfare system, a next-generation solution designed to neutralize enemy signals before they evolve into battlefield threats. The system marks a significant advancement...

December 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

KNDS Gets 350 Leopard 2A8 Orders From NATO Partners

European defense giant KNDS has reportedly secured 350 orders for the Leopard 2A8, the newest and most advanced variant of the Leopard 2 main battle tank since its 1992...

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...