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December 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Kongsberg of Norway Moves to Acquire U.S.-Based Missile Manufacturer

Defense and aerospace firm Kongsberg Group of Norway has agreed to buy a controlling stake in U.S. missile developer Zone 5 Technologies, broadening its access to low-cost, mass-manufacturable strike...

December 17, 2025
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AM General to Deliver Cannon-Equipped HUMVEEs to Kosovo Armed Forces

The government of Kosovo has signed a deal with AM General to procure HUMVEEs fitted with artillery systems, strengthening the Kosovo Security Force’s mobile artillery capabilities. At the core...

December 17, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Vatn Systems Secures $60 Million to Advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Development

Autonomous underwater vehicle developer Vatn Systems has closed a $60 million Series A funding round, enabling the company to accelerate manufacturing and technological development of AUVs for U.S. defense...

December 16, 2025
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EOS Secures $80M Laser Defense Contract

Electro Optic Systems has secured a conditional $80 million agreement to deliver its flagship 100-kilowatt class laser weapon to South Korea, reinforcing growing international demand for high-energy laser air...

December 16, 2025
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KNDS Delivers 44 Leopard Tanks to Hungary

KNDS Deutschland has confirmed the completion of deliveries for all 44 Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks ordered by Hungary, concluding a multi-year armored forces modernization program initiated in 2018....

December 16, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Germany-Ukraine Drone Production Pact

German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems and Ukraine’s Frontline Robotics have announced a €100-million joint venture to mass-produce UAVs for the Ukrainian military. Operating from southern Germany, the new entity—Quantum...

December 16, 2025
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New Product Launches

Thales Launches Compact Naval Sonar

Thales has unveiled Sonar 76Nano, a compact, AI-enabled sonar designed to deliver advanced underwater detection across manned platforms, unmanned vehicles, and seabed sensors. Developed in just 10 months, the...

December 16, 2025
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Rheinmetall Wins German Headset Deal

Rheinmetall has received an order exceeding €130 million to supply 50,000 advanced communication headsets to the German Armed Forces. Known as SmG sets, the systems integrate active hearing protection...

December 16, 2025
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Canada Selects Lockheed SPY-7 Radar

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $104.6-million US Department of Defense contract to produce SPY-7 solid-state AESA radars under a foreign military sale for Canada. The multifunction radar offers...

December 16, 2025
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M-tron Secures RF Supply Contract

M-tron Industries has secured a $20-million, two-year production contract to supply high-performance RF components for a major US air defense program, with manufacturing centered at its Orlando, Florida facility...