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UNITED KINGDOM

 

AIR

 

03 Dec 25. UK Space Agency invests £17m to drive next wave of space innovation.

Projects

  1. Magdrive Ltd receives £2m to ready a powerful propulsion system for small satellites for mass production.
  2. B2Space Ltd with partners SuperSharp Space Systems and University of South Wales receives £2m to create a UK-led Earth observation system using high-altitude platforms with advanced sensors, satcom connectivity and onboard AI.
  3. Lightricity Ltd with partners AVS Added Value Solutions UK Ltd and IQE PLC receives £1.9m to create a fully flexible roll-out foldable solar panel for small satellites that can generate several kilowatts of power.
  4. BAE Systems Digital Intelligence receives £1.47m to develop a satellite-based service to detect and track radio signals from Earth for defence and civil use.
  5. Toshiba Europe Ltd, together with Heriot-Watt University and Cambridge, University has secured £1.45m to space-qualify critical quantum optoelectric components and integrate them into a UK-developed secure quantum communication systems for small satellites.
  6. Filtronic Broadband Ltd receives £1.18m to build a high-powered amplifier system for satellite communications using advanced UK technology.
  7. Lodestar Space Ltd with partners Magdrive Ltd and Cranfield University receives £1m to develop autonomous, modular robotic tools to service spacecraft in orbit.
  8. Protolaunch Ltd with partners University of Southampton and Naicker Scientific Ltd receives £1m to develop a water-based propulsion system that combines chemical and electric thrust for sustainable and dynamic satellite movement.
  9. University of Bristol with partners University of Bath, Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd, University of Strathclyde and University of York receives £980,000 to create a UV-based secure communication devices for smaller size and longer distance inter satellite CubeSats links.
  10. University of Edinburgh with partner UK Astronomy Technology Centre (STFC) receives £850,000 to develop a compact, high-resolution CubeSat instrument to measure pollution from space, with global coverage.
  11. The University of Southampton has received £800,000 and partnered with Cranfield Plasma Solutions to develop a plasma torch system for simulating the extreme thermal conditions of spacecraft atmospheric re-entry. This innovation will fill a key UK capability gap by providing high-fidelity, contamination-free material ablation testing, supporting sustainable space operations.
  12. University of Birmingham with partner Alan Turing Institute receives £610,000 to design an AI-powered satellite radar system to understand the shape and structure of objects in space.
  13. University of Strathclyde with partner BAE Systems PLC receives £540,000 to develop a new satellite navigation system that avoids relying on GPS by maintaining an agreed time through synchronisation.
  14. University of Leicester with partner TWI Ltd receives £485,000 to build a robot-mounted welding system for in-space repair and structural joining, validated through vacuum and simulated-environment testing.
  15. Orbit Fab Ltd with partner TAS UK receives £340,000 to create a refuellable electric propulsion system for satellites by developing a fluidic flatsat.
  16. HR Wallingford receives £320,000, with support from Southern Water, Thames Water, and Evenlode Catchment Partnership to build an AI tool that uses satellite data to assess how farming affects water quality.
  17. STFC RAL Space receives £260,000 to develop a new technology to support the calibration of next-generation meteorological satellites using UK-made electronics. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

03 Dec 25. Scottish space innovation secures UK Space Agency investment. Scotland’s space sector will receive a major funding boost to accelerate breakthrough technologies and boost commercialisation, the UK Space Agency will announce today at Space-Comm Expo Scotland. Scottish universities will collaborate with partners nationwide to receive a share of £3.8m from the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), on technologies for secure communications, environmental monitoring, and navigation. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

03 Dec 25. TT Electronics, a global provider of mission-critical power and sensing technology, today confirmed its continued, long-term involvement in the Eurofighter Typhoon program, specifically supporting the recent major defence agreement between the UK and Turkey. Building upon a long heritage with the Typhoon platform, this involvement will see the continuation of TT Electronics as a supplier of essential, mission-critical power management systems for the Turkish aircraft order. The contract agreement to deliver 20 new Typhoon jets is valued at up to £8bn, and is led by prime contractor BAE Systems in partnership with European consortium members Leonardo and Airbus. As a trusted partner to prime contractor BAE Systems, TT Electronics will supply three core systems for each jet from its Manchester production site. The continued involvement in the Typhoon programme secures TT Electronics’ confirmed order book well into the next decade, and delivers key strategic benefits:

  • Supply Chain Resilience and Quality: The commitment directly mitigates the challenge of obsolescence, enabling TT Electronics to anticipate and manage its supply chain. As an embedded supplier, TT Electronics ensures maximum traceability, production quality, and on-time delivery performance, strengthening overall supply chain resilience and operational flexibility.
  • Sustained Employment: The programme ensures a crucial pipeline of work, securing high-value UK employment and expert engineering skillsets at TT Electronics’ facilities for over a decade.

 

EUROPE

 

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03 Dec 25. Advanced Navigation, a global leader in assured positioning navigation and timing (APNT) technologies and autonomous systems, has finalised a multi-m dollar deal with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’), marking a new phase of collaboration between two world-class defence innovators. Under the deal, Advanced Navigation will supply more than 50 Boreas D90 fibre-optic gyroscope inertial navigation systems (FOG INS) to strengthen KONGSBERG’s PROTECTOR RS4 in high-threat, contested environments. As a strategic-grade INS, the Boreas D90 is engineered for the world’s most extreme environments, providing a decisive advantage by maintaining exact targeting and unwavering line-of-sight control for the PROTECTOR RS4. The Boreas D90 was selected not only for its superior precision in GNSS-denied conditions, but also for Advanced Navigation’s proven capacity to meet demanding delivery timelines. This agility is made possible by the company’s state-of-the-art, vertically integrated manufacturing. By controlling the entire production process, from sourcing raw components to assembly and testing in simulated EW environments, Advanced Navigation can rapidly scale output on-demand and guarantee schedule certainty – a critical factor for KONGSBERG.

 

02 Dec 25. IDV will supply an additional 658 tactical-logistic trucks to the Italian Army, extending the original contract signed in 2024 for 1,453 vehicles. The contract will renew and modernise the Italian Army’s fleet of tactical-logistic vehicles and further strengthen its logistic capabilities by increasing the total number of trucks to 2,111 units, with deliveries planned through 2039. The additional vehicles will be based on the new range of IDV standard military trucks in a variety of logistic platforms including material transport trucks, water and fuel tankers, container carriers, recovery vehicles and towing systems. Moreover, IDV will provide logistic support including maintenance and assistance for the entire fleet. (Source: ASD Network)

 

28 Nov 25. Cummins Power Generation Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, was awarded a $500,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the production and minor modification of 500-kilowatt skid mobile electric power generator sets and power plants in support of Foreign Military Sales to Poland. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 26, 2025. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W909MY-26-D-0001). (Awarded Nov. 26, 2025)

 

28 Nov 25. Norway orders M3 from GDELS. The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency NDMA and General Dynamics European Land Systems–Bridge Systems have today signed a contract for the delivery of the M3 amphibious bridge and ferry system. Norway is the third member of the Nordic Defence Cooperation NORDEFCO to procure the M3 after Sweden and Denmark. This latest order will further strengthen interoperability within NATO, as six member states will now use the M3. The amphibious system has established itself as the fastest and most flexible means for wet gap crossing on the market and has already proven its suitability for the northern theater of operations. Only in October, Germany and the United Kingdom, through the Joint Organisation for Armaments Cooperation OCCAR, have ordered a new generation of the M3 to replace their existing fleets.

 

01 Dec 25. Saab has received a third order for the Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system from the Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency. The order value is approximately SEK 1.4 bn with deliveries 2026-2030. Saab will deliver a third battery of the MSHORAD to the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The system will be integrated by Saab into the JLTV 4×4 vehicles manufactured by Oshkosh.

 

04 Dec 25. Israel – Greek lawmakers approved late on Thursday the purchase of 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel for about 650m euros ($757.84m), two officials with knowledge of the issue told Reuters. Greece has said it will spend about 28bn euros ($32.66bn) by 2036 to modernise its armed forces as it emerges from a 2009-2018 debt crisis and tries to keep pace with its historic rival Turkey. (Source: Reuters)

 

01 Dec 25. Patria – Sweden to procure additional 94 Patria 6×6 vehicles through the CAVS vehicle programme. The Swedish Armed Forces has tasked The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) with procuring an additional order of 94 Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles, known as Pansarterrängbil 300 in Sweden. This order encompasses troop transport, command control (C2), and Medevac variants. The vehicles will be supplied by Patria, with substantial input from Swedish industry. The total value of the contract is approximately SEK 1.5bn, or around 140m in Euros.

 

02 Dec 25. Saab has received a first order from the Spanish Army for Individual Duel Simulation systems. This entails a mix of supply and services and includes Saab’s advanced infantry soldier systems and exercise control to be used in different units within the Spanish Army. This is the first order within a framework agreement between the Spanish Army and Saab, with a potential maximum total value of approximately EUR 34 m. The agreement includes Saab’s GAMER live training equipment including Personal Detection Devices (PDDs), weapon kits and Manpack-systems. It also includes the option to add further training capabilities. Saab will now establish its training systems in Spain, together with the local partner Tecnobit. This will enable realistic live training at different regiments throughout Spain.

 

02 Dec 25. Saab has received a third order for the Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system from the Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency. The order value is approximately SEK 1.4bn with deliveries 2026-2030. Saab will deliver a third battery of the MSHORAD to the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The system will be integrated by Saab into the JLTV 4×4 vehicles manufactured by Oshkosh. (Source: ASD Network)

 

02 Dec 25. Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and its subsidiary Howe & Howe, announced today a sale of the RIPSAW® M3 robotic ground vehicle to the government of Sweden, the product’s first European customer. The M3 is part of Textron Systems’ RIPSAW family of vehicles, designed as a rugged and reliable robotic ground vehicle that leverages a Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) to simplify integration of new payloads, controllers and autonomy suites. Building on its reputation as a global leader in uncrewed, robotic and autonomous vehicles for land, air and sea, Textron Systems continues to invest in the design and maturation of a highly scalable, configurable family of robotic ground vehicles that deliver exceptional transportability, mission flexibility and battlefield agility. The RIPSAW M3 provides confidence to the warfighter with a powerful hybrid-electric powertrain, high ground clearance, and composite rubber track system, providing unmatched mobility in offroad, operationally relevant environments, with over 180 miles of range.

 

01 Dec 25. Theon International Plc (THEON) announced a framework agreement with the German Bundeswehr for up to 25,000 sets of THEON’s thermal weapon mounted clip-on sights. The contract sees initial firm order of c. 6,000 units and additional options of c. 19,000 units, under a multi-year framework agreement. The signing took place in Koblenz earlier today. It represents the largest procurement of such thermal clip-on sights within the European Union to date and Theon’s largest order for this product to date. THEON will announce its total order intake and options for 2025 on December 10, 2025, following the signing of the already announced OCCAR amendment. THEON intends to assemble the systems in its facilities in Wetzlar, Germany, in line with its continuous local fulfillment strategy and successful expansion of its geographic footprint, having invested into four German companies during the past few years. By securing this contract, THEON has once again prevailed in a competitive tender conducted by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). Following the order for the IRIS-C thermal clip-on, this is the second tender that THEON has won in Germany in the digital/ thermal technology sector this year. (Source: ASD Network)

 

SEA

 

04 Dec 25. ASFAT – Romania and Türkiye have entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a HISAR-class corvette for the Romanian Naval Forces. The contract was signed by the Romanian Ministry of National Defence, General Directorate for Armaments head brigadier general Ion-Cornel Pleșa, and Military Factory and Shipyard Management (ASFAT) CEO Mustafa İlbaş on 3 December 2025. ASFAT is a Turkish state-owned defence contractor. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

28 Nov 25.  Navantia – Spain greenlights €3.2bn modernization program for F100 frigates. Spain has approved a major mid-life modernization program for its F100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates, which form an important part of the Spanish Navy’s surface fleet. As disclosed, the Council of Ministers has authorised the signing of the execution order for the upgrade effort, valued at €3.2bn and expected to run for ten years. The F100 class marked a major technological milestone for European shipbuilding. The frigates, which are 147 meters long with a beam of 18.6 meters and a full-load displacement of approximately 6,000 tons, are the first in Europe to integrate the Aegis combat management system with the AN/SPY-1D radar, forming the core of their area-air defense capability. Armament includes a 48-cell Mk 41 vertical launch system capable of deploying SM-2 and ESSM missiles, a 5-inch/54 Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, torpedo tubes for Mk 46 or Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes, and a close-in weapons suite featuring the Meroka CIWS. The frigates also carry an SH-60B or MH-60R helicopter for extended anti-submarine and surface warfare missions. Delivered between 2002 and 2012, the five F100 frigates are approaching the midpoint of their operational life. The work will be carried out at Navantia’s Ría de Ferrol shipyard, generating an estimated annual impact of €215 m on Spain’s GDP and supporting around 3,500 jobs across direct, indirect, and induced employment. The initiative forms part of the Industrial and Technological Plan for Security and Defense approved by the government in April. (Source: Clarion)

 

AIR

 

21 Nov 25. Amphinicy Technologies has been appointed by the European Space Agency (ESA) as the prime contractor for the ONEST (Optical Ground Station Network Scheduling Testbed), a project under ESA’s ScyLight programdedicated to optical and quantum communications. The initiative aims to strengthen European capabilities in secure, high-throughput satellite communications and lay the groundwork for more efficient and resilient services across the satcom sector. (Source: Satnews)

 

04 Dec 25. Babcock France, the defence company, has been awarded a contract to support the French Test Pilot school (EPNER) with a L-39 aircraft – the first for its fleet.  The contract, for flight test training, will see the aircraft used for instruction and evaluation sessions, enabling trainees to assess aircraft performance and flying qualities under realistic operational conditions. It also involves target simulation missions for the Direction Générale de l’Armement – Essais en Vol (DGA EV). The L-39 will be used in adversary simulation roles for flight testing and technical missions, including:

  • Training of servicing mechanics for DGA EV
  • Refresher training for DGA EV mechanics
  • Release flights for EPNER instructors and test pilots already qualified on the L-39

 

03 Dec 25. Leonardo – Austria finalises M-346 deal with Italy. Austria has finalised with Italy the procurement of Leonardo M-346FA (fighter attack) light strike combat and advanced trainer aircraft. Spokesperson of the Austrian Ministry of Defence Michael Bauer confirmed the milestone on 29 November, saying that the EUR1.5bn (USD1.7bn) deal for 12 M-346FAs to replace the air force’s Saab 105s had been signed, including weapons, sustainment, and training. With an EUR80m unit cost for the jets, the package also includes EUR400 m in industrial offsets. (Source: Janes)

 

28 Nov 25. TEKEVER has signed with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) a new €30m (USD 35m) framework contract for a two year period with possible extensions up to 4 years. TEKEVER will provide two complete systems, each comprising two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAS), to support simultaneous, multi-region deployments across European waters. At the core of this service is TEKEVER’s AR5, a medium-altitude, long-endurance fixed wing UAS, designed for complex maritime scenarios. Capable of flying beyond line of sight, the AR5 platform offers up to 12 hours of endurance in the configuration delivered to EMSA, the AR5 platform supports a modular payload architecture with available options such as electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) cameras, maritime radar, AIS receivers, high capacity SATCOM and EPIRB antennas. A newly available second gimbal allows for automatic detection, enhancing AI-driven capabilities. (Source: UAS VISION)

 

01 Dec 25.  Pilatus – The Belgian Government has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System as the new training solution for the Belgian Air Force. A fleet of 18 PC-7 MKX plus integrated Ground-Based Training System will replace the existing training aircraft used to provide basic training of military pilots with deliveries scheduled to start in 2027. On November 27, 2025, the Belgian Government approved the award of a comprehensive 20-year service contract to Pilatus to provide training services based on the PC-7 MKX. The comprehensive training solution encompasses not only the 18 aircraft but also advanced ground-based training tools, forming a fully integrated system. Pilatus will deliver state-of-the-art simulators, computer-based training platforms and mission planning and debriefing systems, ensuring seamless training continuity from classroom to cockpit.  (Source: ASD Network)

 

USA

 

LAND

 

02 Dec 25. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded the first in a series of awards for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling of $151,000,000,000. This first phase of staggered awards is to 1,014 qualifying offerors in accordance with the terms of the solicitation. SHIELD allows MDA and other Department of Defense entities to rapidly compete orders under one flexible enterprise vehicle. Performance will occur across the U.S. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning enabled applications where pertinent, and maximizing use of digital engineering, open systems architectures, model-based systems engineering, and agile processes in the acquisition, development, and sustainment of these capabilities. If all options are exercised, work will continue through December 2035. No funds will be obligated on the base award; funds will be obligated at the order level. This contract was competitively procured via the System for Award Management website, with 2,463 offers received. MDA, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ085925RE001).

 

01 Dec 25. BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, Sterling Heights, Michigan, is awarded a $184,400,905 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (M67854-16-C-0006) for amphibious combat vehicles (ACV). The total value of the contract, if all options are exercised, is $3,859,806,117. This contract modification provides for the exercise of options for the procurement of 30 full rate production ACV medium caliber cannon mission role variants and associated production, fielding and support costs, and spares. Work will be performed in York, Pennsylvania (60%); Aiken, South Carolina (15%); San Jose, California (15%); Sterling Heights, Michigan (5%); and Stafford, Virginia (5%) with an expected completion date of March 2028. Fiscal 2026 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $184,400,905 will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-16-C-0006).

 

01 Dec 25. Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announces that Zone 5 Technologies, a UAS and technology development company founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA, has selected Echodyne as its radar provider for its Paladin Low Collateral Effects Interceptor (LCEI) drone. The Paladin is an autonomous UAS interceptor solution equipped with a quick-swap payload and an advanced battle management system that neutralizes UAS threats – the first of its kind to be added to the Department of Defense (DoD) Blue UAS Cleared List. As adversary drone threats rapidly evolve, accurately detecting, tracking, and neutralizing hostile drones is critical for force protection and mission success. Paladin needed a radar sensor that could deliver highly accurate airspace data with the lowest size, weight, and power (SWaP). Zone 5 selected EchoFlight airborne MESA® radar for its ideal combination of ultra-low SWaP and superior performance, enabling Paladin to navigate the airspace and achieve mission success. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

AIR

 

03 Dec 25. NAVAIR Selects 4 Vendors to Compete for Drone ISR Basic Ordering Agreements. The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command’s program executive office for unmanned aviation and strike weapons has revealed plans to issue delivery orders under four basic ordering agreements to support land and sea-based unmanned aerial system contractor-owned, contractor-operated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, services. What Will NAVAIR’s UAS COCO ISR Services Contracts Cover? According to a pre-solicitation notice published on SAM.gov on Nov. 20, the agreements will require contractors to provide trained personnel, non-developmental UAS platforms, certifications, operations and maintenance, spare parts, and product support. These services are intended to support ISR missions, delivering continuous sensor data and imagery to combatant commands. They will aid U.S. and allied forces in combat and contingency operations, guided by joint urgent operational needs, fleet top-level requirements and other operational directives. Which Companies Will Vie for Delivery Orders Under NAVAIR’s BOAs? NAVAIR will procure the necessary products or services from a restricted set of suppliers:

  • AeroVironment
  • Shield AI
  • Insitu
  • Textron Systems

These companies are expected to compete for each opportunity, with the winning bidder receiving the delivery order under the applicable BOA. Based on the request for information notice issued on SAM.gov in January, Insitu and Textron Systems are currently providing the services under firm-fixed-price BOAs issued in March 2021. (Source: UAS VISION/ExecutiveGov; SamGov

 

02 Dec 25. Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, today announced it has been awarded a 5-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command Commercial Space Office (COMSO) with a potential value of up to $85.8m.   The System Infrastructure Transformation and Hybridization (SITH) contract enables technological refreshes, lifecycle upgrades, and security enhancements to the Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) Service Center, Technical Support Center (TSC), and Defense Ground Station (DGS). SITH is a follow-on contract to the Gateway Evolution Contract awarded to Iridium in 2019.

 

28 Nov 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $178,360,242 modification (P00004) to a previously awarded, fixed-price incentive (firm-target) undefinitized, advanced acquisition contract (N0001925C0070). This modification adds scope to procure economic order quantity material, parts, and components for four Lot 20 aircraft, 22 Lot 21 aircraft and 22 Lot 22 aircraft for F-35 cooperative program partners and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (59%); El Segundo, California (14%); Warton, United Kingdom (9%); Cameri, Italy (4%); Orlando, Florida (4%); Nashua, New Hampshire (3%); Baltimore, Maryland (3%); San Diego, California (2%); and various locations outside the continental U.S. (2%), and is expected to be completed in December 2030. FMS customer funds in the amount of $36,360,242; and cooperative program partner funds in the amount of $142,000,000, will be obligated at the time of award, none of which expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. (Awarded Nov. 26, 2025)

 

28 Nov 25. RTX Corp., Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,606,190,091 cost, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, and fixed-price-incentive-fee undefinitized contract for recurring sustainment support, program management, financial and administrative activities, propulsion integration, replenishment spare part buys, engineering support, material management, configuration management, product management support, software sustainment, security management, Joint Technical Data updates, support equipment management, depot level maintenance and repair for all fielded propulsion systems at the F-35 production sites and operational locations, as well as training for propulsion systems used in F-35 air vehicle. It provides global maintenance services for F135 propulsion system at unit and depot levels, as well as replenishment spare parts. Work will be performed in East Hartford, Connecticut (40%); Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (21%); Indianapolis, Indiana (12%); West Palm Beach, Florida (6%); Windsor Locks, Connecticut (6%); Brekstad, Norway (4%); Leeuwarden, Netherlands (3%); Iwakuni, Japan (3%); Williamstown, Australia (2%); Cameri, Italy (1%); Marham, United Kingdom (1%); and Fort Worth, Texas (1%), and expected to be completed in November 2026. Fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds (Air Force) in the amount of $56,480,819; fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds (Marine Corps) in the amount of $30,665,093; fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds (Navy) in the amount of $11,829,825; and partner and Foreign Military Sales funding in the amount of $51,017,310, will be obligated at the time of award, $98,975,737 of which expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0001926C0112). (Awarded Nov. 26, 2025)

 

03 Dec 25.  AscendArc – SLI (Space Leasing International), has signed heads of agreement for the purchase of two of AscendArc’s next-gen Ka-band satellites with a combined value of over $200 m. This deal is part of a wider partnership that lets AscendArc offer its satellites on leasing terms instead of requiring an outright purchase. Through the SLI finance platform, satellite operators can access the latest technology as operating expenditure rather than capital expenditure. The partnership supports AscendArc’s mission to lower the barrier to entry for securing a geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

02 Dec 25. CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a three-year task order valued at up to $79 m to continue its work ensuring decision dominance for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center. CACI will support the center’s mission to develop and integrate C5ISR technologies that empower the networked soldier through systems engineering and technology development. As part of this work, CACI will provide industry leading EW practices as well as critical RF Spectrum focused support to explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) survivability and electronic countermeasures (ECM) advancement. This will ensure the interoperability and efficacy of EW and ECM systems and techniques, enhancing the survivability and lethality of warfighters. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

02 Dec 25. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement Program, Foreign Military Sales Order II Case/ The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement Program, Foreign Military Sales Order II Case and related equipment for an estimated cost of $500m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA) Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II case to requisition orders for centrally managed spares and repair parts. This case supports the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps’ UH-60A/L/M Black Hawk utility helicopters; AH-64A/D/E Apache attack helicopters; CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters; Schweizer 333 helicopters; and Aerial Scout helicopters; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $500m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that contributes to political stability and economic progress in the Gulf region. The proposed sale will enhance Saudi Arabia’s ability to effectively maintain and operate their U.S.-procured helicopter fleet. This will allow better integration with U.S.-led coalitions and operate independently in support of U.S. interests and the security of U.S. forces in theater and is consistent with U.S. bilateral and multilateral defense plans in the Central Command region. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the military balance in the region. There are no principal contractors involved with this potential sale. At this time, the U.S. government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. government or contractor representatives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Source: ASD Network)

 

01 Dec 25. IAI – The Royal Thai Air Force has selected the BARAK MX air and missile defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as part of its plan to upgrade national base protection under its Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) program. The procurement contract, valued at 3.44bn baht (approx. $107m), includes one full BARAK MX unit, making it the most advanced air defense asset in Thailand’s arsenal to date. According to the official announcement, the BARAK MX system was chosen to counter evolving air threats, including drones and long-range missiles. The high-to-medium altitude defense system will replace older capabilities and enhance multi-layered protection for key strategic locations.  (Source: https://defence-blog.com/)

 

01 Dec 25. Otokar, largest land platforms exporter of Turkiye, has received an order amounted 83,6 m USD for its combat proven COBRA II 4×4 tactical armored wheeled vehicle. Under the export-registered sales contract, the vehicles are planned to be delivered within 2025. COBRA II IS ACTIVELY USED IN 13 COUNTRIES. The COBRA II 4×4 tactical armored wheeled vehicle, produced by Otokar, is actively used by more than 20 users in 13 countries. The combat proven COBRA II is operated by armies in different parts of the world on toughest terrain and under various climate conditions.

 

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02 Dec 25. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Blanket Order Training. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of Blanket Order Training and related equipment for an estimated cost of $500 m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy blanket order aviation training services for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps (RSLFAC) from the U.S. Army. The following non-MDE items will be included: initial through advanced rotary-wing flight and maintainer training for personnel of the (RSLFAC) under sponsorship of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The training will be conducted by U.S. Army instructors on the AH-64E Apache, CH-47F Chinook, UH-72A Lakota, and UH-60L/M Black Hawk Helicopters. The estimated total cost is $500m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf Region.The proposed sale will enhance Saudi Arabia’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing initial through advanced aviation operator and maintainer training for the safe and professional operation of the RSLFAC’s U.S.-procured helicopter fleet. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing the training into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this training will not alter the military balance in the region. This training will be provided at various CONUS based U.S. Army training sites under sponsorship of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). At this time, the U.S. government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. government or contractor representatives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded. (Source: ASD Network)

 

04 Dec 25. KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded an estimated $117m cost-plus-fixed-fee follow-on contract to provide Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support for Naval Air System Command’s (NAVAIR) F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265). KBR provides expertise to help Australia, Finland and Switzerland maintain and operate their F/A-18 fighter jets through PMA-265 for optimal defense readiness. This includes implementation, engineering and logistics, ensuring the jets stay outfitted with the newest tools and technology and are mission-ready. The work ensures smooth coordination between countries and keeps aircraft safe, reliable and ready to fly. Contract performance will take place across multiple U.S. locations and international partner nations over a period of five years. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide integrated program management, engineering, financial and logistics support for the F/A-18 FMS programs with Finland, Australia and Switzerland. The team will assist PMA-265 in sustaining aircraft systems, managing acquisition and training efforts, and supporting lifecycle logistics and communications security operations.

 

04 Dec 25. MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced today it has been awarded a contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada on behalf of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) valued at $44.7 million to procure and deliver critical long lead parts in support of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) replenishment satellite development. The Government of Canada further announced its intention to contract MDA Space to build, test, and launch this additional satellite for the RCM. The contract for the full mission is expected to be awarded in 2026, subject to contract finalization and approvals. These contracts are part of the Government of Canada’s $1.012 billion RADARSAT+ initiative, a 15‑year investment that the CSA announced in October 2023 to support immediate and future satellite Earth observation needs. The initiative includes funding for a replenishment satellite for the RCM as well as funding to initiate the definition of a next-generation national sovereign synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite system that will succeed the RCM. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

02 Dec 25. Serco, the international provider of critical services to governments, has been awarded a 25-year contract by SkyAlyne to support its Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The win is part of Serco’s support of SkyAlyne, of which Serco is a key subcontractor. This project is part of SkyAlyne’s CAN$11bn contract with the RCAF over 25 years. The FAcT contract will be worth CAN$490m (GBP £266m) to Serco over the full 25 years. The Government of Canada officially awarded the FAcT contract to SkyAlyne in late May 2024. FAcT combines three separate RCAF training programs and will modernise and enhance Pilot and Aircrew training, ensuring the next generation of RCAF aviators are prepared for future challenges. As part of FAcT, Serco will provide critical training enablers, including air navigation services, air traffic control, site services, facility maintenance and management, site security and Serco Weather Services. Leveraging its extensive experience in training and facility and asset management, including the deployment of a Computerized Maintenance Management System for FAcT Infrastructure. Serco will ensure continued efficient and reliable operations at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Additionally, Serco’s considerable experience as part of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program at 15 Wing will support a seamless transition to the FAcT program.

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