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United States boosts South Korea’s precision strike capability with a $111.8M sale of GBU-39B bombs.

Washington has approved a potential Foreign Military Sales deal worth $111.8 million to supply South Korea with 624 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs, expanding the nation’s high-precision strike arsenal at...

Washington approves JASSM-ER cruise missile sale, providing Italy with long-range precision strike capacity.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has announced U.S. State Department approval for a potential $301 million Foreign Military Sale to Italy for 100 AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles and...

December 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

UK Royal Navy to field Europe’s first laser weapon aboard Type 45 destroyers by 2027.

Britain plans to deploy the DragonFire high-energy laser aboard its Type 45 destroyers by 2027, making it the first European state to field an operational ship-based laser weapon. The...

December 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

KBR Wins $117M for F/A-18 Export Fleet Support

KBR has been awarded a $117-million NAVAIR contract to bolster foreign military sales support for the F/A-18 and EA-18G fleets operated by key US allies. The company will deliver...

US Army Buys $200M Anti-Drone Shells From NG

The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth over $200 million to produce XM1211 proximity-fuzed ammunition, enhancing short-range defenses against small UAV threats. Compatible with XM914 and...

December 5, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Patria, Valmet Team on Armored Vehicle Production

Finnish companies Patria and Valmet Automotive have formalized cooperation to transfer production technologies and begin manufacturing Patria armored vehicles domestically. Initial builds will start at Valmet’s Uusikaupunki plant in...

December 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...