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December 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

December 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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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Communication and Electronics

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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Air Platforms

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...

December 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

JSW Begins $90M Shield AI V-BAT Plant in Hyderabad

JSW Defence, a Chandigarh-based private defense contractor, has officially begun construction of a new $90-million manufacturing facility in Hyderabad to locally produce the V-BAT unmanned aerial system (UAS) in...

December 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Sweden First in Europe to Buy RIPSAW M3 Robot

Sweden has become the first European nation to acquire the RIPSAW M3 robotic ground vehicle, marking a significant milestone for Textron Systems’ expanding unmanned ground portfolio. The purchase highlights...

December 3, 2025
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Training and Simulation

AV Adds Intel and VR Upgrades to Halo Platform

AeroVironment (AV) is strengthening its Halo mission software platform with a significant upgrade that brings advanced training and global intelligence capabilities to military users. The latest update integrates a...

December 3, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Hanwha Gets $480M for L-SAM as Seoul OKs Production

South Korea has officially approved the mass production of its Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) following Hanwha Aerospace’s signing of a 705.4-billion won ($480 million) contract with the Defense Acquisition...

December 3, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Thailand Buys Barak MX Air Defense from Israel

The Royal Thai Air Force has finalized a 3.44-billion-baht ($107 million) agreement to procure the Barak MX air defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The acquisition forms a...

December 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Sweden, Finland Add 300 Sisu GTP 4×4 Armored Units

Sweden and Finland have placed a joint order for more than 300 additional Sisu GTP 4×4 armored vehicles, further strengthening their shared Nordic defense cooperation. The new acquisition, valued...