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December 31, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Indian Navy Awards Black Shark Torpedo Contract to Fincantieri

Fincantieri has announced that its underwater warfare subsidiary, WASS Submarine Systems, has won a contract exceeding €200 million to supply Black Shark Advanced heavyweight torpedoes to the Indian Navy....

December 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy Commissions Flight III Destroyer USS Ted Stevens

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, has formally delivered the guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) to the U.S. Navy, reinforcing the service’s push to modernize...

Lithuania Selects Saab RBS 70 Bolide Air Defense Missiles

Lithuania has finalized a €320 million defense procurement contract with Saab for RBS 70 Bolide short-range air defense missiles, reinforcing the country’s push to modernize its air defense capabilities...

Lockheed Martin Secures UAE THAAD Sustainment Contract

The United States has approved a $142.6 million contract modification for Lockheed Martin to continue sustaining the United Arab Emirates’ THAAD missile defense system, underscoring the system’s central role...

Australia’s DroneShield Secures $6.2M Defense Contract

DroneShield has won a $6.2 million defense contract to provide integrated counter-drone capabilities to a military customer in the Asia-Pacific, reinforcing the region’s accelerating investment in airspace protection. The...

December 31, 2025
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Air Platforms
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France Orders Two Saab GlobalEye AEW Aircraft

France has finalized a landmark $1.34 billion defense procurement deal with Saab for two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, reinforcing its long-term strategy to upgrade airborne early warning assets and maintain...

December 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

UK–Germany $70M Joint Agreement for RCH 155 Systems

The UK and Germany have formalized a £52-million joint artillery procurement deal, marking a significant step in enhancing long-range firepower and operational mobility for NATO forces. The agreement centers...

German Army Procures 84 RCH 155 Artillery Systems

Germany has placed a €1.2-billion order for 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers, reinforcing efforts to modernize its artillery units with high-mobility, long-range firepower. The contract was awarded to Artec,...

December 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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First Zeus FPV Combat Drones From Finland Reach Ukraine

Summa Defence of Finland has begun deliveries of its Zeus FPV drone systems to Ukraine, supplying a new generation of tactical unmanned platforms developed specifically for modern battlefield conditions....

December 29, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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Rheinmetall Delivers Laser Tech for Germany’s New Rifle

German defense contractor Rheinmetall has been awarded a multi-hundred-million-euro contract to supply advanced laser-light modules for the Bundeswehr, supporting the nationwide rollout of Germany’s next-generation assault rifle. The deal...