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January 8, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Babcock, Frankenburg Collaborate on Cost-Effective Naval Counter-UAS Capability

Babcock, a leading UK defense contractor, has entered into a partnership with Latvia-based Frankenburg Technologies to explore a new low-cost maritime counter-UAS solution. The effort targets the increasing use...

January 8, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Awards ELTA Contract for Fighter Jet Stand-Off Jammers

ELTA North America has secured an $11 million contract from the US Navy to develop and produce next-generation airborne communications jammers for fighter aircraft supporting the Stand-Off Jammer (SOJ)...

January 5, 2026
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CACI Wins Role in $12.5B Program to Upgrade US Space Force Networks

CACI International has secured a task order worth as much as $212 million over five years to support enterprise network modernization at multiple US Space Force installations. The award...

January 4, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Destinus Finalizes Daedalean Acquisition to Boost Advanced AI for Defense and Aviation

Destinus Group BV has completed the acquisition of Daedalean AG, a Zürich-headquartered leader in aviation-focused artificial intelligence, in a transaction valued at CHF 180 million (around USD 225 million)....

December 31, 2025
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DroneShield awarded $6.2M Asia-Pacific military contract to deliver advanced counter-drone systems

Australia-based DroneShield has won a $6.2 million military contract to provide integrated counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) to an Asia-Pacific defense force, highlighting the region’s accelerating push to safeguard military...

December 29, 2025
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Poland Reveals Non-Kinetic ‘Invisible Shield’ to Disable Drones

Polish scientists from Gdańsk University of Technology have introduced a non-explosive counter-drone system capable of disabling UAVs through electromagnetic effects, branding the concept an “invisible shield.” Called STRATUS, the...

December 26, 2025
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European NATO Nation Selects Saab’s Sirius Passive Sensor Systems

Saab has received an order from a European NATO customer for its Sirius SIGINT and surveillance system, including associated services, reinforcing growing demand for advanced passive sensing capabilities. The...

December 23, 2025
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Hanwha Advances South Korea’s Cheongung-III Program With Next-Generation Radar Development

Hanwha Systems has been awarded a 200 billion won ($135.5 million) development contract to design the multi-function radar for South Korea’s upcoming Cheongung-III air and missile defense system. Signed...

December 23, 2025
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Saab Strengthens Swedish Army Firepower With Arthur Radar Order

Saab has secured a Swedish government contract to supply Arthur counter-battery radar systems, including long-term sustainment and support, for the Swedish Armed Forces. The order, worth around 1.1 billion...

December 22, 2025
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Leonardo Wins Deal to Deliver Italy’s Next-Generation Ballistic Radar

Leonardo has been selected to develop and deliver four next-generation radar systems for Italy’s Michelangelo Dome, strengthening the country’s defenses against long-range ballistic missile threats. The agreement with Italy’s...