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Poland Unveils Invisible Shield Drone Defense

Researchers at Gdańsk University of Technology in Poland have unveiled STRATUS, an innovative anti-drone system designed to neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles without physical destruction. Described as an “invisible...

December 29, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall to Supply Laser Modules to Germany

Rheinmetall has secured a contract valued at several hundred million euros to supply advanced laser-light modules to the German Armed Forces as part of the introduction of Germany’s new...

December 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Indonesia Launches Locally Built Arrowhead 140

Indonesia has marked a significant milestone in its naval modernization program with the launch of KRI Balaputradewa-322, the country’s first domestically built Arrowhead 140-class frigate. Constructed at PT PAL...

December 29, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Netherlands Orders More CV90 IFVs

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced plans to procure additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles as part of a broader European cooperation initiative aimed at improving cost efficiency and...

December 29, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Bags $2B B-52 Engine Upgrade Deal

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.04-billion contract to advance the post–critical design review phase of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, a cornerstone of the service’s...

December 29, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Lockheed, MANTECH Apply AI to Aircraft Sustainment

Lockheed Martin has entered into a strategic teaming agreement with Virginia-based IT firm MANTECH aimed at transforming how the US military sustains and manages its combat aircraft fleet using...

December 29, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Croatia Enters Tatra Defense Truck Program

Croatia has signed a multinational framework contract with Czech manufacturer Tatra to procure up to 420 T-815 military trucks, strengthening regional defense cooperation and modernizing its land mobility capabilities....

December 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

UK, Germany Ink $70M RCH 155 Artillery Deal

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a £52-million joint procurement contract to acquire and evaluate the Remote Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155), marking a significant step in bilateral...

December 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Aselsan Tolun Munition Tested on Turkish F-16

Aselsan has completed the first live air-to-surface firing of its indigenous Tolun precision-guided munition from a Turkish Air Force F-16, expanding the weapon’s operational envelope beyond unmanned platforms. The...

December 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
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RCH 155 Enters UK-Germany Joint Testing

The United Kingdom and Germany have formalized a £52 million agreement to jointly procure and evaluate the RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled artillery system, marking a significant advance in bilateral...