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December 17, 2025
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SpiderOak to Support Pentagon Approval of Black Widow Drone

Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings has selected SpiderOak to conduct a cybersecurity and supply chain evaluation of its Black Widow reconnaissance drone as part of the process to join...

December 16, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Northrop Demos Anti-Mine Sonar Using US Navy Drone Boat

Northrop Grumman has completed a successful test of its AN/AQS-24 towed anti-mine sonar system aboard an unmanned surface vessel for the US Navy, advancing the service’s push toward autonomous...

M-tron Secures $20M US Air Defense RF Components Contract

M-tron Industries has been awarded a $20-million production contract to supply high-reliability radio frequency components for a leading US air defense system, strengthening its position in the defense electronics...

Canada Selects Lockheed Martin SPY-7 Radars for Defense

Lockheed Martin has secured a $104.6-million contract from the US Department of Defense to produce SPY-7 radar systems for Canada as part of a foreign military sales program. The...

Thales Introduces Advanced Sonar for Undersea Operations

Thales is introducing a next-generation, AI-driven sonar system aimed at transforming undersea surveillance and warfare. The new Sonar 76Nano system is designed for deployment across unmanned platforms, seabed installations,...

December 16, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

KNDS Delivers Complete Leopard 2A7HU Tank Fleet to Hungary

The Hungarian Army has received its full complement of 44 Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks following the completion of deliveries by KNDS Deutschland. The milestone marks the successful execution...

December 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Germany, Belgium Award $1B+ Night Vision Deal to Theon

Germany and Belgium will significantly expand their night-fighting capabilities following the award of a €1-billion contract to the Theon–Hensoldt consortium for additional Mikron night vision goggles. Managed by OCCAR,...

December 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Secures $152M Combat Headset Deal With Germany

Rheinmetall has secured a contract exceeding €130 million from the German Armed Forces to deliver advanced communication headsets that combine hearing protection with secure battlefield communications. The procurement supports...

December 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Germany, Ukraine Defense Companies Team Up on Drone Production

Germany and Ukraine are strengthening defense-industrial cooperation through a new joint venture aimed at large-scale drone production for the Ukrainian military. The partnership reflects the growing importance of unmanned...

EOS Expands Exports With $80M South Korea Laser Deal

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured an $80-million conditional export agreement to supply its 100-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to a South Korean customer, strengthening Australia’s footprint in the global...