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December 4, 2025
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R&D

USMC picks L3Harris for SATCOM upgrade work

L3Harris has received a new contract to modernize the US Marine Corps’ satellite communications systems, strengthening frontline connectivity for distributed operations. The initiative will enhance data speeds and introduce...

December 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Patria 6×6 fleet grows as Sweden adds 94 units

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has placed an order for 94 more Patria 6×6 armored vehicles, expanding on an earlier 321-vehicle deal signed in March 2024. The contract, worth...

New Brazilian laser-guided anti-tank system

Brazil is preparing to field a new laser-guided missile system that promises to enhance its ability to destroy tanks and other armored targets. Known as the MAX 1.2 AC,...

December 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

New US shipbuilding push by GD, Korean firms

General Dynamics NASSCO has entered a new Memorandum of Agreement with two of South Korea’s leading shipbuilders to expand collaboration in advanced vessel design, automated shipyard technologies, and high-efficiency...

December 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Turkey secures Romania deal for HISAR corvette

Romania has sealed a major 223-million-euro ($260 million) agreement with Turkey to acquire a state-of-the-art HISAR-class corvette, complete with crew training and a robust logistical support system. The deal...

$300M Saronic shipyard expansion in Louisiana

Saronic Technologies is making a major push in the unmanned maritime sector with a $300 million expansion of its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard. The initiative is designed to ramp up...

December 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Twister recon drone purchase cleared in Germany

The German Armed Forces are set to receive a major upgrade in short-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities after lawmakers cleared 25 million euros ($29 million) to acquire up...

Italy Orders 2,000+ Iveco Trucks to Boost Logistics

The Italian Army has expanded its modernization program with a fresh order for 658 tactical logistics trucks from Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), increasing the total number of vehicles on...

December 3, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Nordic Nations Order 300 New Sisu GTP Vehicles

The Swedish and Finnish armed forces have expanded their joint vehicle procurement with an order for over 300 additional Sisu GTP 4×4 armored vehicles, bringing their total combined acquisition...

Thailand Secures Israeli Barak MX Air Defense Deal

The Royal Thai Air Force has signed a 3.44-billion-baht ($107 million) contract with Israel Aerospace Industries to acquire the Barak MX air defense system, marking a major step in...