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Marines Expand Precision Power with Rogue-1 Drones

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a $42.5 million OPF-L program contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to supply over 600 Rogue 1 loitering munition systems. The acquisition marks one...

December 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Orders Extra 212CD Subs Against Russia Move

The Norwegian government has approved activation of its procurement option for two additional Type 212CD submarines, a move that increases the Royal Norwegian Navy’s future fleet to six German-built...

South Korea Gains Strike Boost via US Bomb Package

Washington has cleared a potential US$111.8 million Foreign Military Sales package that would provide 624 additional GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs to South Korea, widening the country’s precision-strike inventory and...

December 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Royal Navy Plans First European Laser System by 2027

The British Royal Navy plans to equip Type 45 destroyers with the new DragonFire combat laser system by 2027, becoming Europe’s first navy to field a deployed ship-based high-energy...

Italy Gains Deep-Strike Power with US JASSM-ER Sale

The United States has notified Congress of a planned sale to Italy worth up to $301 million for a stock of 100 AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER long-range precision missiles, the Defense...

December 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Transfers 250 Stryker Combat Vehicles to Poland

Poland is moving closer to an agreement to take over almost 250 US Stryker armored personnel carriers for a symbolic price of one dollar, according to statements from senior...

Canada to Acquire US Bombs Under $2.7B New Deal

The US government has authorized a $2.68-billion weapons sale to Canada, offering a significant boost to Ottawa’s expanding defense modernization program. The approval follows Canada’s renewed focus on upgrading...

Northrop Wins $200M US Army Deal for Anti-Drone Rounds

Northrop Grumman has secured a contract valued at over $200 million to supply the US Army with XM1211 High Explosive Proximity ammunition, a next-generation medium-caliber round designed to counter...

December 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Uvision Expands by Acquiring SpearUAV Drone Maker

Uvision Group has announced the full acquisition of SpearUAV, an Israeli defense firm known for its innovative AI-driven, encapsulated loitering systems. The move significantly enhances Uvision’s product range and...

December 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

DJI Launches New Cargo Drone Offering 100-Kg Payload

DJI is aiming to redefine the future of unmanned cargo transport with its newly launched FlyCart 100 (FC100), a powerful heavy-lift drone capable of supporting payloads of up to...