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KAYO Gets Nod to Manufacture Weapons in Albania

In a significant defense industry milestone, the Albanian government has granted its state enterprise KAYO full authorization to manufacture and market military weapons, ammunition, and equipment, aiming to reestablish...

November 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Leonardo JV Secures Italy’s Lynx IFV Contract

Italy has awarded the Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture its first contract under the Army Armoured Combat System (A2CS) initiative for the supply of 21 Lynx KF-41 infantry fighting vehicles. The...

Lockheed Picks Moog Australia for GMLRS System

Moog Australia has been selected by Lockheed Martin Australia to design and produce the control actuation system (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), a key part...

November 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Hunter Frigates to Get Ultra Maritime Systems

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has selected Ultra Maritime to deliver its Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD) technology for the Royal Australian Navy’s future Hunter-class frigates. The system will form...

November 6, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

NATO Awards $115M Night Vision Deal to Theon

Cyprus-based Theon International has signed a contract worth over €100 million ($115 million) with a European NATO member state to deliver thousands of advanced night vision devices, including goggles,...

November 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Spain’s Navantia Joins Alpha for Naval Drone Tech

Navantia has entered into a strategic partnership with Alpha Unmanned Systems to jointly develop and integrate ship-launched unmanned aerial systems for next-generation naval applications. The agreement, formalized through a...

S. Korea, UAE Order ACS ‘Bullfrog’ Anti-Drone Gear

Allen Control Systems (ACS), headquartered in Texas, has secured export contracts with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to supply its “Bullfrog” autonomous counter-drone systems. The agreements...

November 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Australia’s P-8A Poseidon Enters Boeing Upgrade Phase

Boeing has received the first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon for a series of advanced Increment 3 Block 2 upgrades designed to boost the aircraft’s surveillance and...

Sweden Expands Gripen Firepower With Saab Launcher

Saab has received a 1 billion Swedish krona ($104 million) order from the Swedish government for the production of a new missile launcher system for Gripen fighter aircraft. The...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Australia Launches Third Arafura Patrol Vessel ‘Pilbara’

Australia has launched its third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), at a ceremony held at the Henderson Maritime Precinct. The vessel, named after Western Australia’s...