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November 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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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R&D

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...

November 24, 2025
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Mergers & JV

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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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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New Product Launches

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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Procurement & Contracts

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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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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Mergers & JV

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 21, 2025
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New Product Launches

Sound-Based Counter-Drone System Launched by US Firm

Fractal Antenna Systems has unveiled its innovative JERECHO acoustic array platform, marking a major advancement in non-kinetic counter-drone technology. Unlike traditional systems that rely on jamming radios or deploying...