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Zen Launches Six Advanced AI-Powered Training Sims

Zen Technologies is pushing forward in military training innovation with the introduction of six AI-enabled simulators designed to enhance readiness across land and air defense domains. At the core...

Saudi Gets US OK for $1B Helo Support Amid F-35 Push

The Biden administration has approved two significant military support packages for Saudi Arabia totaling $1 billion, aimed at strengthening the kingdom’s helicopter sustainment capabilities and aviation training infrastructure. The...

December 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

China, Egypt Begin Collaboration on Drone Manufacturing

Egypt’s state-run Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) has entered into a new partnership with China’s Norinco to co-produce tactical unmanned aerial vehicles, marking a major step in Cairo’s ongoing...

Saab Wins $148M Lithuanian Deal for Mobile Air Defense

Lithuania has awarded Saab a significant contract for a third MSHORAD air-defense battery, continuing its rapid investment in mobile, short-range air-defense systems. Valued at nearly 1.4 billion SEK ($148...

December 1, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Awards P&W $1.6B Contract for F-35 Engines

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has secured a major $1.6-billion US Navy contract to sustain and support the F135 engines that power the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. The...

Dutch Military Buys 100 Drone-Defense Radar Units

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to procure 100 advanced drone-detection radars from Dutch firm Robin Radar, reinforcing national security measures around military zones and civilian...

New TAERVUS AI System Boosts HENSOLDT’s EW Edge

HENSOLDT has unveiled TAERVUS, a cutting-edge system built to give military operators a decisive advantage in the electronic warfare arena. The system’s primary goal is clear: identify, disrupt, and...

December 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

NATO Nations Order 350 Leopard 2A8 Tanks From KNDS

European manufacturer KNDS has confirmed receiving 350 orders for the new Leopard 2A8 main battle tank, the most significant upgrade to the Leopard line in more than three decades....

Danish Forces Add $579M NASAMS Air Defense System

The Danish Ministry of Defence has signed a 500-million-euro ($579 million) contract to acquire NASAMS, the widely deployed medium-range air defense system developed by Kongsberg. Denmark had previously leased...

December 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Swedish Military Preps Turbojet-Powered Modular UAV

A UK-based aerospace manufacturer has launched a fast-track effort to deliver an entirely new uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) to Sweden’s defense establishment in just 18 months. The project represents...