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November 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

5G Tactical Link for Baltics Boosted by Nokia-LMT Pact

Nokia and Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) have entered a strategic agreement to jointly develop a 5G tactical communications system tailored for defense operations in the Baltic states. The project...

November 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Italy, Türkiye Join Hands to Build Baykar Jet Combat Drones

Leonardo has confirmed its plans to co-produce Baykar’s unmanned aircraft in Italy through their new joint venture, LBA Systems, signaling one of the most ambitious drone partnerships in Europe...

November 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

AUKUS Partners Leonardo DRS, Hofmann on Propulsion

In a move to strengthen AUKUS defense cooperation, Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have announced a new partnership to develop advanced naval propulsion systems for future allied vessels. The...

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

BAE Systems, TAI Seal Drone Production Partnership

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop drone technologies, deepening the defense and aerospace cooperation between the United Kingdom and...

November 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

November 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Egypt Launches Coastal Fleet Build With NVL Partnership

Egypt has officially launched the PV43-M coastal defense vessel program, partnering with German shipbuilder NVL Group to bolster its maritime security and local shipbuilding capacity. The project began production...

November 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Peru Partners HD Hyundai, SIMA for Submarine Project

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of South Korea and Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA have signed a preliminary cooperation agreement to co-develop and manufacture submarines for the Peruvian Navy, strengthening...

November 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment, OpenJAUS Unite for UAS Integration

AeroVironment (AV) has joined forces with OpenJAUS to bring enhanced interoperability and simplified integration to autonomous and remotely operated systems. The new collaboration will link OpenJAUS’s software development kit...

October 31, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

New US-Norway GPS Shield Counters Spoofing

NAL Research Unveils Maritime Anti-GPS-Spoofing Tool With Norwegian Collaboration Virginia-based NAL Research has partnered with Norwegian companies Tschudi Shipping and SGM Technology to introduce “PntGuard,” an innovative maritime positioning...