Mergers & JV - internationaldefencenews.com

October 29, 2025
Admin
Weapons and Munition

Bulgaria, Germany Launch EU Ammo Factory With Rheinmetall

In a significant boost to Europe’s defense manufacturing sector, Bulgaria has partnered with Germany’s Rheinmetall to construct a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) ammunition production center in the Sopot region....

October 28, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms

Hanwha, KIMS Drive Korea’s Aircraft Engine Push

In a move to advance self-reliance in aerospace technology, Hanwha Aerospace and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have launched a joint innovation center to develop core materials...

October 28, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

HII, Hyundai Partner to Expand US Naval Output

In a major boost to trans-Pacific industrial collaboration, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have entered into a partnership agreement to strengthen US commercial and...

October 28, 2025
Admin
Weapons and Munition

Malaysia, South Korea Ink Defense Tech Cooperation

In a move to deepen strategic ties, South Korea and Malaysia have signed a landmark defense cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing collaboration in weapons development and military modernization programs....

October 27, 2025
Admin
Unmanned Systems

Shield AI, Hyundai Rotem Team Up for Smart Combat Tech

Hyundai Rotem has announced a new collaboration with U.S. defense tech innovator Shield AI to develop AI-enabled drones and autonomous control technologies capable of supporting man-machine teaming on the...

October 26, 2025
Admin
Unmanned Systems

UK, Ukraine Partner to Build Octopus-100 Interceptor Drones

In a major step toward defense-industrial integration, Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed an agreement to jointly produce thousands of Octopus-100 interceptor drones. The deal was concluded in...

October 24, 2025
Admin
Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall Teams with Indonesia on Ammo Tech

PT Pindad, Indonesia’s flagship defense manufacturer, has signed a new partnership agreement with German defense giant Rheinmetall to co-develop next-generation ammunition technologies. The collaboration is a key milestone in...

October 23, 2025
Admin
Cybersecurity

New KnectIQ-SRC UK Pact Aims to Secure Intel Systems

KnectIQ and SRC UK have joined forces to deliver advanced data security solutions for defense intelligence and AI-based military systems. The collaboration seeks to establish a secure environment for...

October 22, 2025
Admin
Communication and Electronics

KAI, LG Team on Next-Gen Micro-LED Flight Display Tech

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and LG Electronics have entered a strategic partnership to co-develop cutting-edge flight simulator display systems based on LG’s Magnit micro-LED technology. The two firms signed...

October 22, 2025
Admin
Unmanned Systems

Seoul Strengthens Drone Systems via AeroVironment Deal

AeroVironment has signed a strategic agreement with Korean Air to develop a new tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed to enhance South Korea’s surveillance, reconnaissance, and battlefield intelligence capabilities....