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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...

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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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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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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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Nigeria Rolls Out 1,000 Locally Built DG-103 Rifles

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON–D7G) has achieved a major milestone in its renewed drive for domestic weapons production, manufacturing nearly 1,000 units of the upgraded DG-103 assault...

November 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Vectrus Wins $252M USAF Contract to Support Iraq’s F-16 Fleet

The US Air Force has awarded Colorado-based Vectrus Systems a new contract valued at approximately $252 million to continue supporting Iraq’s fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons. The deal follows...

November 24, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

California Firms Use AI to Boost Night Security at Bases

California tech firms Picogrid and Deepnight are joining forces to advance military base protection with a new generation of AI-powered night-vision technology. The companies aim to integrate enhanced low-light...

November 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Denmark Buys 44 Additional CV90 IFVs From BAE

Denmark has expanded its investment in modern armored vehicles with a new order for 44 additional CV9035 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) from BAE Systems. The purchase builds on...

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...

November 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
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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...