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Spain Signs $1.7B Patriot Air Defense Deal

Spain has finalized a $1.7-billion agreement with Raytheon for four Patriot air and missile defense systems, significantly strengthening its national and NATO-aligned air defense posture. The package includes launchers,...

Saab Wins Sirius Passive Sensor Order

Saab has secured a €130-million contract from an undisclosed European NATO member for its Sirius passive sensor system, strengthening allied intelligence and surveillance capabilities. Deliveries will continue through 2030...

Beijing Targets US Firms Over Taiwan Arms

China has imposed new sanctions on 20 US defense companies in response to Washington’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, escalating tensions over the island Beijing claims as its territory....

December 26, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Japan Commissions Last Mogami-Class Frigate

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the twelfth and final Mogami-class frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at its Nagasaki shipyard, marking the completion of a key naval modernization...

December 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Expands MQ-9 Reaper Presence in Caribbean

The U.S. Air Force has quietly expanded its unmanned aerial footprint in the Caribbean, with imagery confirming the deployment of a seventh MQ-9A Reaper operating from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico....

US Army Plans to Buy 25 THAAD Missile Systems

The FY2026 U.S. acquisition plan places renewed emphasis on sustaining and modernizing the THAAD missile defense system, reflecting growing concern over the pace and sophistication of ballistic missile threats....

December 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Buys 18 C295 Tactical Transport Aircraft

Spain is modernizing its light tactical airlift and training fleet with an order for 18 Airbus C295 aircraft, replacing older CN235 and C212 platforms that have supported pilot and...

Italy Fields First Skynex Air Defense System

The Italian Army has officially taken delivery of its first Rheinmetall Skynex short-range air defense system, introducing a modern, networked gun-based capability designed to counter drones and low-flying threats....

Spain Buys Four Patriot Fire Units for $1.7B

Spain’s decision to acquire four Patriot air and missile defense systems under a $1.7 billion agreement with Raytheon reflects a broader European push to rebuild and modernize air defense...

December 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

South Korea Builds Naval Manned-Unmanned Network

South Korea’s defense industry is moving beyond experimentation toward real-world application of manned-unmanned teaming at sea, with a government-funded effort focused on combat-capable unmanned surface vessels designed to integrate...