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December 6, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

U.S. transfers 250 Stryker armored vehicles to Poland for a symbolic $1.

Poland has endorsed a U.S. initiative to transfer around 250 used Stryker armored personnel carriers for a nominal cost of one dollar, according to General Staff approval and public...

December 5, 2025
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R&D

Uvision Buys SpearUAV, Expands Loitering Arms

Uvision has completed the acquisition of SpearUAV, bringing the company’s AI-driven, canister-launched Viper loitering systems under full ownership. The merger unites Viper’s tactical, small-unit-focused capabilities with Uvision’s HERO loitering...

December 5, 2025
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US Approves $2.7B Bomb Sale to Canada

Washington has authorized a $2.68-billion sale of bombs to Canada, aligning with the country’s broader push to enhance military capabilities. The deal comprises BLU-111 general-purpose munitions, GBU-39 precision weapons,...

December 5, 2025
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New Product Launches

DJI Unveils Cargo Drone With 100-Kg Lift

DJI is advancing into heavy aerial logistics with the launch of the FlyCart 100, a drone engineered to lift 100-kg payloads. The model offers enhanced aerodynamic efficiency, reinforced propellers,...

December 5, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Patria, Valmet Team on Armored Vehicle Production

Finnish companies Patria and Valmet Automotive have formalized cooperation to transfer production technologies and begin manufacturing Patria armored vehicles domestically. Initial builds will start at Valmet’s Uusikaupunki plant in...

December 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Buys $200M Anti-Drone Shells From NG

The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth over $200 million to produce XM1211 proximity-fuzed ammunition, enhancing short-range defenses against small UAV threats. Compatible with XM914 and...

December 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

KBR Wins $117M for F/A-18 Export Fleet Support

KBR has been awarded a $117-million NAVAIR contract to bolster foreign military sales support for the F/A-18 and EA-18G fleets operated by key US allies. The company will deliver...

December 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Adds 94 Patria 6×6 Units Under CAVS

Sweden has ordered 94 more Patria 6×6 armored vehicles under the multinational CAVS program, adding to a previous order of 321 vehicles placed in March 2024. The new package,...

December 4, 2025
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R&D

L3Harris to Upgrade Marine Corps SATCOM Terminals

L3Harris has secured a new order to upgrade the US Marine Corps’ satellite communications terminals, enhancing data throughput and enabling multi-orbit connectivity in support of Joint All-Domain Command and...

December 4, 2025
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New Product Launches

Brazil Unveils New Laser-Guided Tank Killer

Brazil is adopting a new laser-guided missile, the MAX 1.2 AC, as a precision direct-fire weapon for countering tanks and modern armored systems. Developed by SIATT, part of EDGE...