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December 2, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Egypt and China Initiate Partnership to Co-Produce Military Drones

Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and China’s North Industries Corporation have entered into a memorandum of understanding to jointly manufacture tactical unmanned aerial vehicles. The initiative brings together...

US Authorizes $1B Helicopter Support and Training Package for Saudi Arabia Amid F-35 Drive

Washington has authorized two potential arms sales to Saudi Arabia worth a combined $1 billion, approving major helicopter sustainment and aviation training packages as Riyadh continues to push for...

Lithuania Awards Saab $148M Contract for Mobile Air Defense Platforms

Saab of Sweden has received its third Lithuanian order for the Mobile Short Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system, bolstering the Baltic state’s air defense posture as security concerns in...

Zen Introduces Six Advanced AI-Based Military Training Simulators

Zen Technologies has unveiled six artificial intelligence-driven simulators aimed at transforming military training across land and air defense operations. At the core of the offering are the Tactical Engagement...

Lockheed Wins $52M Contract for HIMARS and MLRS Maintenance Services

The US Army has signed a $52-million agreement with Lockheed Martin to provide maintenance, operational support, and configuration services for its HIMARS and MLRS launcher systems, including parts storage...

December 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Washington Greenlights $445M Agreement to Support Bahrain’s F-16 Fleet

The United States has authorized a potential $445 million military sale to provide sustainment services for Bahrain’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The package—supported by key contractors Lockheed Martin...

December 1, 2025
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

December 1, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

US Navy Grants Pratt & Whitney $1.6 Billion Contract for F-35 Engine Maintenance

The US Navy has awarded RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney a contract worth approximately $1.6 billion to support F135 engines, the powerplant of the F-35 Lightning II. The agreement...