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November 27, 2025
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US Army Awards BAE Systems $390M Contract for Additional Bradley A4 Vehicles

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $390-million contract to supply more Bradley A4 infantry fighting vehicles. The acquisition is intended to replace older variants and bolster vehicle...

November 27, 2025
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Navigation Upgrade Begins on French Navy’s Mistral-Class Helicopter Carriers

CNN MCO, Thales, and CS GROUP have signed an agreement to update the navigation capabilities of the French Navy’s three Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carriers. The upgrade program applies to...

November 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Spain teams up with Ukraine’s Praktika to manufacture armored vehicles domestically

Praktika, a Ukrainian armored-vehicle manufacturer, has formalized a partnership with Spain’s Tecnove and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering under a new MoU to co-produce armored vehicles in Spain. The program...

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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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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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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Communication and Electronics

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...