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December 5, 2025
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DJI Unveils Cargo Drone With 100-Kg Lift

DJI is advancing into heavy aerial logistics with the launch of the FlyCart 100, a drone engineered to lift 100-kg payloads. The model offers enhanced aerodynamic efficiency, reinforced propellers,...

US Approves $2.7B Bomb Sale to Canada

Washington has authorized a $2.68-billion sale of bombs to Canada, aligning with the country’s broader push to enhance military capabilities. The deal comprises BLU-111 general-purpose munitions, GBU-39 precision weapons,...

December 5, 2025
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Uvision Buys SpearUAV, Expands Loitering Arms

Uvision has completed the acquisition of SpearUAV, bringing the company’s AI-driven, canister-launched Viper loitering systems under full ownership. The merger unites Viper’s tactical, small-unit-focused capabilities with Uvision’s HERO loitering...

December 4, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Archer, Karem Team on Next-Gen VTOL Rotor Tech

Archer Aviation has entered into a new agreement with Karem Aircraft to integrate Karem’s military-grade rotor and tiltrotor technologies into Archer’s upcoming autonomous, hybrid-propulsion VTOL aircraft. The collaboration grants...

France, Germany Renew Hensoldt COBRA Contract

The Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) has awarded Hensoldt a new in-service support contract for the COBRA counter-battery radar system on behalf of France and Germany. The three-year...

December 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

German Parliament Approves Twister Recon Drones

Germany’s Budget Committee has reportedly approved a €25 million allocation to procure up to 747 Twister reconnaissance drones for the armed forces. The Quantum Systems-built platform will replace the...

December 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Turkey to Supply $260M HISAR Corvette to Romania

Romania has signed a 223-million-euro ($260 million) agreement with Turkey to purchase a HISAR-class corvette, along with crew training and full logistics support. The acquisition forms part of a...

Saronic to Invest $300M in Louisiana Shipyard

Saronic Technologies is investing $300 million to expand its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard, significantly increasing its capacity to produce autonomous surface vessels. The expansion is supported by state and local...

Brazil Unveils New Laser-Guided Tank Killer

Brazil is adopting a new laser-guided missile, the MAX 1.2 AC, as a precision direct-fire weapon for countering tanks and modern armored systems. Developed by SIATT, part of EDGE...

December 4, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

L3Harris to Upgrade Marine Corps SATCOM Terminals

L3Harris has secured a new order to upgrade the US Marine Corps’ satellite communications terminals, enhancing data throughput and enabling multi-orbit connectivity in support of Joint All-Domain Command and...