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December 12, 2025
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Dutch Army Buys Vehicle Test Rigs From RENK

RENK Test System has secured a major contract to supply advanced drivetrain and engine test rigs for the Royal Netherlands Army. The systems will support sustainment of tracked and...

Australia Launches $199M Mission Aircrew Training

Australia has committed more than A$300 million to develop the Future Air Mission Training System in partnership with CAE Australia, significantly expanding Royal Australian Air Force training capacity. The...

December 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Australia Buys Six Ghost Bat Drones for $930M

Australia has strengthened its advanced autonomous aviation capabilities by awarding Boeing Defence Australia a 1.4-billion Australian dollar ($930-million) contract for six additional MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft. This...

December 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
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NATO Secures NH90 Helos for Dutch Forces

NATO’s Helicopter Management Agency has commissioned NHIndustries to deliver three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters to the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force, with an option for two more. The...

December 11, 2025
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Rolls-Royce Wins 300+ Engine Deal for Leopard 2

KNDS has contracted Rolls-Royce to deliver more than 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 propulsion systems to modernize and sustain Leopard 2 main battle tanks across five European nations: Germany,...

Croatia Adds 18 Caesar MkII Howitzers

Croatia has finalized a major defense procurement agreement with France to acquire 18 Caesar MkII 155mm self-propelled howitzers valued at around €328 million, with deliveries planned for 2030. The...

December 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Anduril, GKN Partner for UK’s Project NYX

Anduril UK has formalized a partnership with GKN Aerospace to advance the British Army’s Project NYX, a flagship program aimed at developing next-generation autonomous land systems. GKN will serve...

Latvia Adds Swedish Giraffe Radars to Air Defense

Sweden has supplied Latvia with the Giraffe 1X air-surveillance radar, significantly strengthening the nation’s capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to airborne threats. The system is already operational within...

December 10, 2025
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Peru Buys K2 Tanks, K808 Vehicles in Major Deal

South Korea has taken a major step in expanding its defense export presence with the signing of a framework agreement with Peru to supply K2 Black Panther main battle...

December 10, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Lockheed, Hadrian Team to Speed Missile Production

Lockheed Martin has partnered with Hadrian to accelerate the production of high-priority missile components, aiming to enhance the resilience and scalability of US defense manufacturing. Under the agreement, Hadrian...