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December 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

BAE Systems Selects Saab Sight and Fire-Control Suite for CV90 Armoured Vehicles

Saab has secured a new contract from BAE Systems Hägglunds to supply its UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System) sighting and fire-control suite for CV90 armoured vehicles. The contract...

Denmark acquires more IRIS-T SLM fire units under the European Sky Shield Initiative

Denmark has boosted its air defense posture by ordering more IRIS-T SLM fire units through the German-coordinated European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The IRIS-T SLM, a medium-range surface-launched air...

BAE Systems wins a $1.7B U.S. Navy contract to sustain APKWS production

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract to maintain production of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kits for both US and partner militaries....

Germany procures additional 120mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall

Germany has taken another step to reinforce its ground forces by issuing Rheinmetall a fresh, high-value order for 120mm tank ammunition under its long-standing procurement framework. The latest batch,...

December 11, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Anduril partners with GKN Aerospace for the British Army’s Project NYX

Anduril UK has entered a partnership with GKN Aerospace to support the British Army’s Project NYX, a program aimed at developing cutting-edge autonomous land systems. The agreement appoints GKN...

Croatia enhances its artillery forces with 18 French Caesar MkII howitzers

Croatia has entered into an agreement to purchase 18 Caesar MkII self-propelled howitzers from France. The contract for the 18 Caesar 155mm systems, including accompanying equipment and expanded capabilities,...

December 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

Rolls-Royce secures a contract for 300+ engines to power Europe’s new Leopard 2 fleets

Rolls-Royce has secured a contract from KNDS to provide mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines for the Leopard 2 fleets across Europe. The agreement covers more than 300 propulsion units...

December 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

NATO places an order for NH90 military helicopters for the Netherlands

NAHEMA, NATO’s Helicopter Management Agency, has signed a contract with NHIndustries to provide three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters (NFH) for the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. Acting on...

December 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Australia approves a $930M purchase of six Ghost Bat loyal wingman drones

Boeing Defence Australia has been selected to supply six more MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft under a contract worth 1.4 billion Australian dollars ($930 million). This major investment...

December 10, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

Northrop Grumman Debuts Upgraded, More Advanced G/ATOR Radar System

Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR radar is receiving a software refresh that sharpens its battlefield awareness, enabling it to detect threats from farther out and accelerate decision-making. The upgrade incorporates...