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Swiss Military Chooses SIG P320 as Standard Sidearm

The Swiss Armed Forces have selected the SIG Sauer P320 to serve as their new standard military sidearm, replacing the aging SIG P220/Pistol 75 that has been in service...

Belgium Gets US Approval for $79M Hellfire Missile Deal

The United States has approved a possible $79-million foreign military sale to Belgium for AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles, marking another step in strengthening the country’s precision-strike capabilities. Belgium’s request includes...

December 10, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Lockheed Joins Hadrian to Accelerate Missile Output

Lockheed Martin has announced a new collaboration with Hadrian to enhance the speed and efficiency of missile component production, reinforcing the stability and scalability of America’s defense industrial base....

December 10, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Peru Secures Korea’s K2 Tanks, K808 Vehicles in Big Buy

Peru and South Korea have formalized a framework agreement paving the way for Lima to acquire K2 Black Panther tanks and K808 White Tiger armored personnel carriers. The proposed...

December 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Northrop Unveils Smarter G/ATOR Radar Upgrade

Northrop Grumman has rolled out a new software enhancement for its AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR system, giving the next-generation radar a sharper view of the battlefield. The update extends the radar’s...

Latvia Strengthens Air Defense With New Swedish Radars

Latvia has strengthened its air-defense network with the arrival of Sweden’s Giraffe 1X air-surveillance radars, a modern sensor system designed to detect emerging airborne threats with greater speed and...

Slovakia, ZVS Close $67B EU Ammunition Agreement

Slovakia’s ZVS Holding has secured a long-term framework contract worth up to 58 billion euros ($67.41 billion) to supply EU militaries with medium- and large-caliber ammunition. The seven-year agreement...

December 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Awards AeroVironment $874M Drone Deal

AeroVironment has secured an $874 million US Army contract aimed at expanding global foreign military sales of unmanned aerial vehicles and counter-UAS capabilities. The long-term deal authorizes international partners...

December 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

India Debuts Local Multi-Utility UGV for Frontlines

India is introducing a new indigenous robotic system engineered to tackle some of the most dangerous frontline assignments, giving ground forces a high-tech partner intended to protect human operators....

New US Simulator Recreates FPV Drone Missions

A US defense simulation company is fusing a gaming-class laptop with a tactical-style controller to build a next-generation first-person view drone simulator, aimed at providing armed forces with a...