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December 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Vatn Raises $60M to Develop Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

US-based Vatn Systems has secured $60 million in Series A investment to expand its autonomous underwater vehicle manufacturing and technology development, reinforcing the accelerating shift toward uncrewed naval platforms....

December 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Israel’s SPYDER System Enhances Kenya Air Defense

The Kenyan military has received a SPYDER surface-to-air missile system from Israel, underscoring Nairobi’s efforts to modernize its defense forces and diversify international security partnerships. Valued at approximately $26.4...

December 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Norway’s Kongsberg Expands With US Missile Acquisition

Kongsberg Group has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in American missile manufacturer Zone 5 Technologies, expanding its capabilities in precision strike, counter-UAS, and low-cost weapons production. The...

December 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

Kosovo Orders Cannon-Equipped HUMVEEs From AM General

The Kosovo government has finalized a contract with US-based AM General for the acquisition of HUMVEE-mounted mobile artillery systems, strengthening the Kosovo Security Force’s indirect fire and maneuver warfare...

December 17, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed Wins Denmark Long-Range Radar Deployment

Denmark has chosen Lockheed Martin’s TPY-4 long-range air surveillance radar to provide expanded airspace coverage across key northern territories, including Skagen, Bornholm, and the Faroe Islands. The acquisition aims...

December 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

KAI Selects BAE IFF System for KF-21 Fighter Jet

BAE Systems has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries to supply a next-generation Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) solution for the KF-21 Boramae fighter, under a contract valued at...

December 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Finland’s First F-35A Rolled Out by Lockheed Martin

The first F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft for the Finnish Defence Force has been rolled out by Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, underscoring Finland’s progress in fielding a...

December 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Delivers Brazil’s First UH-60M Black Hawk

The Brazilian Army has received its first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from Lockheed Martin, initiating deliveries under a 12-unit order finalized in 2024. The milestone delivery underscores Brazil’s commitment...

December 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...