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November 25, 2025
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Collins Aerospace Opens New Avionics Hub for Dutch F-35s and CH-47Fs

Collins Aerospace and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force (RNLASF) have announced a partnership to establish a new military avionics service center supporting European F-35 and CH-47F operations...

November 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms

UK & Indonesia Finalize $5.2B Maritime Pact to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Stability

The United Kingdom and Indonesia have agreed to establish a Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) under which Indonesia will build naval and fishing vessels with support from British shipbuilding specialists....

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,...

November 24, 2025
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Raytheon and Rafael secure a $1.25B contract to deliver Tamir missiles to Israel

R2S, the joint venture between Raytheon and Rafael, has won a $1.25-billion deal to supply Israel with Tamir air-defense missiles along with associated kits and testing equipment. The contract...

November 24, 2025
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Vectrus wins $252M US Air Force contract to support Iraq’s F-16 fleet

Colorado-based Vectrus Systems has received a roughly $252-million contract from the US Air Force to support Iraq’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets, building on a $118-million award earlier this...

November 24, 2025
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Denmark places order for 44 additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems

BAE Systems has secured a Danish order for 44 more CV9035 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles, adding to the 115 CV90s contracted in 2024. The acquisition increases Denmark’s future fleet...

November 24, 2025
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Germany introduces the Leopard 2A8, the country’s first new tank in 30 years

Following three decades without a new model, Germany’s Bundeswehr is rolling out a next-generation main battle tank developed from scratch. The Leopard 2A8 incorporates a redesigned digital core and...

November 24, 2025
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Northrop and MBDA team up to boost German air defense with IBCS integration

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance Germany’s air and missile defense systems. The partnership will integrate Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System with MBDA’s...

November 24, 2025
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California-based firms employ AI to modernize nighttime security at military installations

Picogrid and Deepnight, both based in California, are joining forces to enhance night-time surveillance at military bases through AI-driven imaging technology. The partners will conduct a Department of Defense-supported...

November 24, 2025
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Germany showcases upgraded Leopard 2A8 and enhanced Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 artillery systems

Germany has officially rolled out its latest Leopard 2A8 main battle tank and Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 self-propelled howitzer, highlighting a renewed push to strengthen the Bundeswehr as European defense...