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December Drone Digest: Germany, Australia and US champion indigenous UAV production

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December Drone Digest: Germany, Australia and US champion indigenous UAV production

30th December 2025

One of the key trends seen in December has been the rise in indigenous investment within the UAV market, particularly across certain countries, with Germany, Australia and the US focusing on their commitments to sovereign development.

Elbit bets on local content for US howitzer bid as it faces off against popular systems

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Elbit bets on local content for US howitzer bid as it faces off against popular systems

30th December 2025

The Israeli company hopes that producing its Sigma artillery system wholly in the US will help it win a key US Army contract, but it will be up against the popular CAESAR Mk II wheeled weapon and the K9 tracked.

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India has kicked off a global search for naval multi-role helicopters (NMRH) to boost the Indian Navy’s (IN) anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and electronic warfare …

UK extends Saab DTES contract

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UK extends Saab DTES contract

23rd August 2017

Saab has been awarded a three year contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to continue delivering the Deployable Tactical Engagement Simulation (DTES) …

Norinco shows off active protection and new AFVs

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Norinco shows off active protection and new AFVs

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The North Industries Corporation (Norinco), China’s largest manufacturer of armoured vehicles, successfully demonstrated its GL5 active protection system (APS) before more than 200 dignitaries from …

Indian Navy commissions second Mk-IV LCU

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Indian Navy commissions second Mk-IV LCU

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The Indian Navy has commissioned its second indigenously designed Mk-IV class Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel at Port Blair, India, it was announced on 21 …

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In the modern military environment that land forces find themselves operating in automation and the use of unmanned platforms continues to play a vital role …

Globecomm systems for USS Gerald R Ford

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Globecomm systems for USS Gerald R Ford

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The US Navy’s new aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford, has been equipped with a Globecomm multi-functional communications system along with the first internet protocol …

Germany, Norway sub cooperation green lit

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Germany, Norway sub cooperation green lit

22nd August 2017

Germany and Norway have sealed the deal on the intention to cooperate on future naval defence equipment, including the procurement of new submarines. The two …

Latvia agrees Stinger purchase from Denmark

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Latvia agrees Stinger purchase from Denmark

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The Latvian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has agreed to acquire an undisclosed number of Stinger air defence systems from the Danish Armed Forces, it was announced …

New UK Border Force vessels operational by 2018

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Two additional coastal patrol vessels (CPV) for the UK Border Force will be operational by 2018 and compliment four similar craft already in service. Once …

Hensoldt acquires EuroAvionics

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Hensoldt has acquired EuroAvionics, a German supplier of avionics systems for helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the company announced on 17 August. Hensoldt expects …

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Leidos demos Pathfinder vessel

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Leidos has demonstrated its unmanned maritime capabilities at the US Navy's Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX 2017), the company announced on 16 August. During the …

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ViaLite Communications’ RF over fibre links have been confirmed to be compliant with the US Army's Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) standards, the company announced on …

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