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October 13, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Joint Dutch-Ukrainian program set to manufacture deep-strike unmanned aircraft

The Netherlands has pledged €110 million ($127 million) to partner with Ukraine in producing deep-strike drones, reinforcing joint defense cooperation amid the ongoing war. The funding supports the Build...

Britain delivers laser-guided surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine ahead of timetable

The UK government has supplied Ukraine with several hundred air defense missiles, completing the delivery five months ahead of schedule. This transfer forms part of a £1.6 billion ($2.13...

October 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

After Conducting Drone Trials, Denmark Approves Purchase of 16 More F-35 Fighters

Denmark will acquire an additional 16 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced Friday, just weeks after unidentified drones breached the country’s airspace....

October 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

$85 Million Injection Propels HavocAI’s Military Drone Boat Production Drive

Rhode Island-based defense startup HavocAI has secured $85 million in new funding to scale up production of its unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and strengthen partnerships with the US military...

India to Receive Air Defense Systems Under $465 Million UK Agreement

The United Kingdom has finalized a £350 million ($465 million) agreement with India for the supply of air defense missiles and launch systems. Under the contract, the Indian Army...

FN’s New 6.5mm Rifles Set for US Testing in Infantry and Irregular Warfare Applications

FN America has supplied the US Department of Defense with two prototype 6.5mm weapon systems for live evaluation under the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The delivery includes...

October 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

British Army Mobility Upgrade: GDLS-UK and Ricardo Collaborate on New Light Vehicles

General Dynamics Land Systems–UK (GDLS-UK) and Ricardo have partnered to design and develop new light mobility vehicles for the British Army under the Land Mobility Programme (LMP). Their collaboration...

October 10, 2025
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