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November 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Nokia, LMT Join Forces for 5G Defense Network in Baltics

Nokia has signed a strategic partnership with Latvian telecom operator Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) to co-develop a 5G-based tactical communications system designed for defense and military use across the...

November 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Leonardo, Baykar Partner for UAV and Jet Drone Production

Italian aerospace group Leonardo has unveiled plans to co-produce Baykar’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Italy under a new joint venture, LBA Systems, marking a major step in Europe’s...

November 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Leonardo DRS, Hofmann Unite for AUKUS Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have entered a strategic agreement to co-develop next-generation naval propulsion systems in support of the AUKUS defense partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and...

November 7, 2025
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BAE, TAI Boost UK-Turkey Ties With Drone Pact

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS), marking a significant expansion of UK–Turkey defense...

November 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Italy Taps Leonardo JV for Next-Gen Lynx IFV Deal

The Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture has secured a contract to deliver 21 next-generation Lynx KF-41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the Italian Army. This marks the first delivery order under...

November 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Navantia, Alpha Partner on Ship Drone Systems

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alpha Unmanned Systems to co-develop and integrate advanced ship-borne drone technologies for naval operations. The collaboration aims to...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Egypt, NVL Start Construction of Coastal Defense Fleet

Egypt has commenced construction of a new fleet of coastal protection vessels in partnership with Germany’s NVL Group, marking a significant leap in the nation’s naval modernization and domestic...

November 3, 2025
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HD Hyundai, SIMA Team Up to Build Peru’s Submarines

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has signed a preliminary agreement with Peru’s state-run Shipyard Marine Industrial Services (SIMA) to jointly design and build submarines for the Peruvian...

November 3, 2025
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AeroVironment, OpenJAUS Join to Advance UAS Links

AeroVironment (AV) has announced a strategic partnership with OpenJAUS to improve interoperability across autonomous and remotely operated systems. The collaboration is designed to streamline field operations, enhance cross-platform communication,...

US, Norway Develop GPS Shield for Ships

NAL Research & Norwegian Partners Launch Anti-GPS-Spoofing System