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Lithuania invests $278M to upgrade US forces training site

Lithuania has approved a major €240 million ($278 million) investment to expand and modernize the Pabradė Training Area, one of the key sites used by US rotational forces in...

November 28, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

Babcock and partner win major global defense training deal

Babcock International has entered into a strategic partnership with New Zealand-based Company-X to broaden the global availability of advanced virtual reality (VR) training solutions for military customers. Announced during...

November 28, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Poland selects Saab A26 subs to upgrade naval fleet

Poland’s Ministry of Defense has selected Saab’s A26 submarine as the preferred platform to replace its aging Kilo-class fleet, marking a major step in one of Europe’s most significant...

Türkiye expands Steel Dome defense plan with major deals

Turkey is accelerating the development of its national air defense architecture with fresh investments totaling $6.5 billion for its AI-driven “Steel Dome” system, according to local media reports. First...

November 28, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Hensoldt lands German deal to supply Luchs 2 sensors

Hensoldt has secured a major multi-year contract from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to equip Germany’s next-generation Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles with advanced sensor and mission systems. The...

Rheinmetall wins Danish deal for new logistics trucks

Denmark has signed a long-term framework agreement with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) to acquire up to 1,000 modern logistics trucks as part of its armed forces modernization effort....

November 27, 2025
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Navigation Upgrade Begins on French Navy’s Mistral-Class Helicopter Carriers

CNN MCO, Thales, and CS GROUP have signed an agreement to update the navigation capabilities of the French Navy’s three Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carriers. The upgrade program applies to...

November 27, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

US Army Awards BAE Systems $390M Contract for Additional Bradley A4 Vehicles

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $390-million contract to supply more Bradley A4 infantry fighting vehicles. The acquisition is intended to replace older variants and bolster vehicle...

November 27, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Boeing Wins Pentagon Contracts Worth Over $7B for Apaches and KC-46 Tankers

Boeing has secured more than $7 billion in new US Department of Defense contracts to manufacture AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the US Army and additional KC-46A Pegasus refueling...

Romania Secures Mistral Air Defense System From France in $700M+ Agreement

Romania has sealed a 625-million-euro ($724 million) deal with France to obtain Mistral very short-range air defense systems. Under the agreement, Romania will receive 231 portable launchers, 934 Mistral...