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December 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

New US shipbuilding push by GD, Korean firms

General Dynamics NASSCO has entered a new Memorandum of Agreement with two of South Korea’s leading shipbuilders to expand collaboration in advanced vessel design, automated shipyard technologies, and high-efficiency...

December 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

JSW Starts Work on $90M V-BAT Drone Plant in India

In a major boost to India’s unmanned aviation ecosystem, JSW Defence has launched construction of a $90-million V-BAT drone manufacturing plant in Hyderabad through a strategic partnership with US...

December 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

December 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Europe to Get New HK-Rheinmetall Integrated Weapons

In a significant boost for Europe’s defense industry, Heckler & Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic have sealed a cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing the continent’s supply of next-generation weapon systems....

November 28, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Global Defense Training Deal Secured by Babcock, Company-X

Babcock International has partnered with New Zealand-based Company-X to expand the global delivery of virtual reality training solutions for military customers. Announced at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition...

November 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

India Starts Indigenous Build of HAMMER Guided Weapons

India has taken a significant step forward in localizing advanced weapon technologies through a new joint venture to produce the HAMMER precision-guided munition domestically. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and...

November 26, 2025
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Land Platforms

Spain Teams With Ukraine to Expand Armored Production

Ukraine’s defense manufacturer Praktika has formalized a new industrial partnership with Spanish companies Tecnove and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering to launch joint armored-vehicle production in Spain. The memorandum of...

November 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Dutch Expertise Aids Naval Group in Orka Sub Project

French shipbuilder Naval Group has expanded its Dutch industrial partnerships for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarine fleet, securing new contracts with Nevesbu and Van Halteren Technologies at...

November 26, 2025
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Training and Simulation

GlobalEye Training Boosted by New Saab-CAE Pact

Swedish defense giant Saab has partnered with Canadian training leader CAE to deliver comprehensive training solutions for the GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft. The agreement, signed during the Swedish Royal Visit...

November 25, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Dutch F-35, CH-47F Avionics Center Opens by Collins

Collins Aerospace and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force (RNLASF) are establishing a new military avionics service hub that will elevate sustainment capabilities for F-35 and CH-47F platforms...