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December 19, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Patria Wins $2.3B German CAVS Deal

Berlin has confirmed the purchase of 876 Patria 6×6 armored vehicles under the CAVS program, reinforcing NATO-standard ground mobility. Local industrial participation will enable Germany to field and sustain...

December 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Extended-Range GMLRS Hits 100 km Milestone

The US Army’s long-range fires capability advanced after Lockheed Martin demonstrated the ER-GMLRS, flying 112 kilometers in a successful test. The milestone confirms enhanced strike reach for HIMARS-equipped forces.

December 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

First US-Made RQ-35 ISR Drones Completed

AIRO has finalized manufacturing of its first RQ-35 ISR drones in the United States, marking a major step in domestic unmanned aircraft production. The platform continues to gain traction...

Russia Brings First S-500 Unit Into Service

Russia has confirmed that its first air and missile defense regiment equipped with the S-500 Prometheus system has officially entered combat service. Operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces, the...

December 18, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

Hungary Explores Truck-Mounted HIMARS With Lockheed

Lockheed Martin and Hungary’s 4iG Space and Defence Technologies are examining options to integrate US rocket artillery systems onto Hungarian military trucks. Central to the effort is Lockheed’s launcher...

December 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Fifth John Lewis-Class Tanker Joins US Fleet

General Dynamics NASSCO has delivered the USNS Lucy Stone, the fifth John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, to the US Navy. The vessel will support naval operations by transporting fuel,...

December 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Bohdana Howitzers to Use Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Ukraine and Germany have agreed to jointly produce Bohdana self-propelled howitzers mounted on Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks in a deal valued at €750 million. The initiative aims to manufacture up...

December 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
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France’s Gendarmerie Receives First H160

France has taken delivery of its first Airbus H160 helicopter for the National Gendarmerie, marking a key step in fleet modernization. Ordered in 2021, the aircraft will undergo acceptance...

Washington Approves $11B Taiwan Arms Deal

The United States has approved a potential $11-billion arms package for Taiwan, one of the largest in the island’s history. The proposed sale includes HIMARS launchers, artillery, drones, and...

December 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Spain’s Navy Fields First USV

Spain has inducted its first unmanned surface vessel, the Sead 23, into naval service, marking the start of manned-unmanned teaming. Assigned to the CEVENTA unit, the 7-meter platform will...