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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
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...

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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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...

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...

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...

November 25, 2025
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Nigeria Expands Defense Capability With First Batch of 1,000 Indigenous DG-103 Rifles

Local media report that DICON-D7G has produced close to 1,000 units of the upgraded DG-103 assault rifle within two months of starting operations at its Kaduna manufacturing complex. The...

November 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

HII Hands Over 25th Virginia-Class Attack Sub to the US Navy

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding has delivered the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the US Navy, marking the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to enter service. The vessel is the twelfth...

Israel Replenishes Missile Arsenal Through Major Rafael Iron Dome Interceptor Contract

Israel has inked a multi-billion-dollar procurement contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to ramp up Iron Dome interceptor production, enhancing readiness as rocket, drone, and missile threats continue across...

November 25, 2025
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Converts Heavy Transport Vehicle Into Armed Combat Robot

Ukraine is boosting firepower on its biggest robotic vehicle, giving it a major combat edge. The Protector unmanned ground vehicle has been fitted with the remote Tavriia-12.7 turret, replacing...