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Turkey Advances ‘Steel Dome’ With $6.5B Defense Deals

Turkey has signed nearly $6.5 billion worth of defense contracts to accelerate the development of its multi-layered “Steel Dome” air defense architecture, according to local reports. Announced in 2024,...

November 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Chooses Saab A26 Subs to Replace Kilo Class

Poland has selected Saab’s A26 Blekinge-class submarine as the preferred replacement for its last remaining Soviet-era Kilo-class vessel, marking a significant step in the country’s long-delayed Orca submarine program....

November 28, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Babcock, Company-X Partner for Global Military Training

Babcock International has formed a global partnership with New Zealand technology firm Company-X to deliver advanced virtual reality (VR) training systems for defense customers worldwide. Announced during the Indo...

Lithuania Spends $278M to Upgrade US Training Zone

Lithuania has launched a significant modernization effort at the Pabradė Training Area, committing €240 million ($278 million) to expand infrastructure for US rotational forces. The upgrades include improved barracks,...

NATO State Buys Hundreds of HERO Drones From Rheinmetall

A NATO member nation has placed a significant order for several hundred HERO loitering munitions from Rheinmetall, signaling growing European demand for precision-strike drone systems. Deliveries are slated to...

November 27, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Boeing Wins $7B Pentagon Deal for Apaches, Tankers

The US Department of Defense has finalized contracts worth more than $7 billion with Boeing to produce AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the US Army and additional KC-46A Pegasus...

November 27, 2025
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Land Platforms
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US Army Buys More Bradley A4 Vehicles in $390M Deal

BAE Systems has secured a new $390-million contract to supply additional Bradley A4 infantry fighting vehicles to the US Army, reinforcing efforts to modernize frontline armored units. The latest...

Romania Picks France’s Mistral Air Defense in $700M+

Romania has signed a 625-million-euro ($724 million) contract with France to procure Mistral very short-range air defense systems, expanding its national air defense network across all military branches. The...

November 27, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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French Mistral Carriers Get New Navigation Upgrade

CNN MCO, Thales, and CS GROUP have joined forces to upgrade the navigation systems onboard France’s three Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carriers. The modernization effort covers the vessels Mistral, Tonnerre,...

November 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Ondas Boosts Defense Robotics With $80M Roboteam Buy

Ondas Holdings has announced an $80-million agreement to acquire Roboteam, an Israeli company known for designing rugged, multi-mission unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The acquisition will significantly expand Ondas’ autonomous...