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December 26, 2025
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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 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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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...

December 22, 2025
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UK Army Debuts Jackal 3 Extenda Vehicles

The British Army has marked progress in its tactical vehicle recapitalization with Babcock’s rollout of Jackal 3 Extenda platforms. Built in Plymouth with Supacat, the vehicles offer improved mobility,...

December 20, 2025
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Germany Starts Puma IFV Modernization Program

Germany has formalized a large-scale expansion of its Puma IFV fleet through a revised contract with PSM, covering 200 vehicles with deliveries from mid-2028. The €4.2 billion procurement integrates...

December 20, 2025
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Benelux Battalion to Get Jaguar, Griffon Vehicles

As part of NATO force-integration efforts, Luxembourg and Belgium will jointly field a new reconnaissance battalion equipped with 54 French-built armored vehicles. The mix of Jaguar and Griffon platforms...

December 19, 2025
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Luxury Car Factory to Make Finnish Army Vehicles

Valmet Automotive will support Sisu Auto’s defense vehicle manufacturing under a new teaming agreement aimed at scaling Finland’s military vehicle capacity. The collaboration strengthens national industrial readiness while expanding...

December 19, 2025
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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 18, 2025
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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 17, 2025
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AM General to Deliver Armed HUMVEES to Kosovo

Kosovo’s acquisition of the HUMVEE Hawkeye artillery system from AM General reflects a broader trend among smaller militaries seeking mobile, rapidly deployable fire support solutions. The Hawkeye’s lightweight soft...