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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...

Sweden’s CV90 Fleet to Receive Kongsberg RS4 Turrets

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a major contract from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration to supply its advanced Protector RS4 remote weapon station for the Swedish Army’s CV90 fleet....

US Navy Subs to Get New Underwater Antennas from BAE

Lockheed Martin has awarded BAE Systems a $36 million contract to produce new multifunction modular mast (MMM) assemblies supporting upcoming upgrades for US Navy Virginia-class attack submarines, the companies...

December 9, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lebanon to Receive US Military Vehicles in $90M Sale

The United States has moved forward with a proposed $90.5-million foreign military sale to supply Lebanon with M1085A2 and M1078A2 Medium Tactical Vehicles, including training and sustainment services. The...

December 9, 2025
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Warsaw Set for $1 Deal on 250 US Stryker Vehicles

The Polish government is leaning toward accepting a US offer of approximately 250 used Strykers under a symbolic $1 foreign military sale, as Warsaw accelerates plans to modernize its...

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...

December 9, 2025
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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....

December 9, 2025
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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...

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 8, 2025
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Airbus and Saab Discuss Next-Gen Uncrewed Combat Jet

European aerospace leaders Airbus and Saab have confirmed they are in discussions to cooperate on unmanned combat systems that would accompany and support manned fighters during high-risk operations. The...