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November 26, 2025
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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

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...

November 25, 2025
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R&D

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 25, 2025
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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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Mergers & JV

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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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...

November 25, 2025
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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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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...

November 25, 2025
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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 24, 2025
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New Product Launches

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...