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December 23, 2025
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Naval Group Delivers FDI Frigate to Greece

The handover of HS Kimon signals Greece’s entry into the FDI frigate program as its first export customer. The advanced warship, part of a four-ship order, strengthens naval air...

Sweden Procures Arthur Counter-Battery Radars

Sweden has ordered advanced Arthur counter-battery radars from Saab to strengthen protection against indirect fire threats. Capable of tracking multiple projectiles simultaneously, the system provides early warning and targeting...

Denmark Approved for AMRAAM-ER Missiles

Denmark is set to significantly expand its air and missile defense arsenal following US approval of a large AMRAAM-ER package. The extended-range missiles will support both aircraft and NASAMS...

BAE Secures Ammo Deals With Sweden, Finland

Sweden and Finland are boosting their short-range defense capabilities through a major ammunition order from BAE Systems. The programmable 3P rounds provide multi-role engagement options, allowing forces to counter...

TAURUS NEO to Boost Germany’s Deep-Strike

Germany has strengthened its long-range strike posture by contracting TAURUS Systems to produce the TAURUS NEO stand-off missile. Designed for precision attacks on high-value targets, the missile combines extended...

December 23, 2025
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Poland Eyes Heavier Armor With New Ratel IFV

The Ratel IFV program reflects Poland’s emphasis on battlefield survivability and fleet commonality. Built on the Borsuk lineage, the heavy IFV combines scalable protection with a powerful engine and...

December 23, 2025
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Saab Extends Gripen Development to 2028

Sweden has reinforced its long-term commitment to the Gripen fighter by awarding Saab a multi-year development contract focused on capability evolution and system resilience. The agreement emphasizes testing, simulation,...

Hanwha Tapped for Korea’s Cheongung-III Radar

South Korea has taken a significant step toward advancing its air and missile defense architecture with Hanwha Systems winning a major contract to develop the Cheongung-III multi-function radar. The...

December 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Austal to Build 18 Landing Craft for Australia

Austal will deliver 18 new Landing Craft Medium platforms to the Australian Army following a major contract award exceeding A$1 billion. The vessels enhance amphibious lift capacity, enabling transport...

Patriot System Parts Contracted for Romania

Raytheon has secured a new Patriot contract from Romania valued at $168 million, reinforcing the country’s commitment to layered air and missile defense. The agreement supports Romania’s ongoing Patriot...