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December 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

December 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

December 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Land Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Germany approves buy of Twister recon drones

Germany is moving ahead with a major modernization of its battlefield reconnaissance capabilities after the Budget Committee of the German Parliament reportedly approved 25 million euros ($29 million) to...

December 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Saronic invests $300M in Louisiana shipyard

Saronic Technologies has announced a $300 million investment to expand its shipyard in Franklin, Louisiana, a move aimed at significantly boosting production of its next-generation autonomous surface vessels. The...

December 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Romania buys $260M HISAR corvette from Turkey

Romania has officially concluded a 223-million-euro ($260 million) defense contract with Turkey to procure a HISAR-class corvette, marking a major step in strengthening its naval capabilities in the Black...

December 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

General Dynamics, Korea partners boost shipbuilding

General Dynamics NASSCO has strengthened its ties with South Korea’s shipbuilding sector through a newly signed Memorandum of Agreement aimed at expanding cooperation in ship design, manufacturing automation, and...

December 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Brazil unveils new laser-guided tank killer

Brazil is advancing its anti-armor capabilities with the introduction of a new laser-guided missile designed to counter modern tanks and armored vehicles. The MAX 1.2 AC, developed by SIATT...