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November 27, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Ondas Strengthens Defense Robotics Capabilities With $80M Purchase of Roboteam

Ondas Holdings has announced an $80-million agreement to acquire Roboteam, an Israeli developer specializing in durable, multi-purpose unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The move will broaden Ondas’ defense robotics portfolio,...

November 27, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

India Begins Indigenous Production of HAMMER Precision-Guided Weapons

In a significant move toward domestic production of advanced weapon systems, India has launched a joint venture to locally manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided air-to-ground munition. The initiative stems from...

US Navy issues $22M order to BAE Systems for naval missile canisters

The US Navy has contracted BAE Systems to supply missile canisters for its surface combatants, under a $22-million agreement covering canisters for the MK 41 VLS and ongoing production...

Saab secures $220M order from Sweden for ground air-defense system parts

Saab has received a Swedish order for sensors and a command-and-control solution to reinforce brigade-level ground-based air defense. Valued at 2.1 billion kronor ($220 million), the package includes the...

November 26, 2025
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Saab launches pioneering next-generation fifth-gen battle submarine

Saab has announced the Blekinge-class A26, claiming it to be the world’s first submarine with a true fifth-generation combat design. The platform supports seabed-level operations and can launch unmanned...

November 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Naval Group to leverage Dutch capabilities for new Orka-class submarine construction

France’s Naval Group has strengthened its partnerships with Dutch industry for the Orka-class submarine program, awarding new contracts to Nevesbu and Van Halteren Technologies at a defense conference in...

November 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

CAE, Saab form worldwide training alliance for GlobalEye airborne surveillance platform

Saab, headquartered in Stockholm, has signed a training partnership agreement with CAE in Quebec to support advanced instruction for the GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft fleet. The agreement, finalized during the...

Washington clears $200M multiband terminal sale to bolster UK naval communications

The United States has issued clearance for a potential $200-million sale to the United Kingdom for more Navy Multiband Terminals (NMT), expanding secure AEHF satellite communications for British naval...

November 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Spain teams up with Ukraine’s Praktika to manufacture armored vehicles domestically

Praktika, a Ukrainian armored-vehicle manufacturer, has formalized a partnership with Spain’s Tecnove and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering under a new MoU to co-produce armored vehicles in Spain. The program...

November 25, 2025
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Leidos Australia & Kongsberg Partner on Naval Strike Missile and Future USV Integration

Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore the integration of Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) onto Leidos’ emerging uncrewed surface platforms,...