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December 26, 2025
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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 24, 2025
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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....

December 23, 2025
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BAE Secures Ammo Deals With Sweden, Finland

Sweden and Finland are boosting their short-range defense capabilities through a major ammunition order from BAE Systems. The programmable 3P rounds provide multi-role engagement options, allowing forces to counter...

December 20, 2025
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Paraguay Fields Brazilian M108 Artillery

Brazil plans to transfer six surplus M108 self-propelled howitzers to Paraguay, enabling Asunción to establish its first tracked artillery capability. Previously operated by Brazil and phased out in favor...

December 19, 2025
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AeroVironment Delivers LOCUST Lasers to Army

The US Army has received additional LOCUST high-energy laser systems from AeroVironment as part of its AMP-HEL initiative. The vehicle-mounted lasers strengthen counter-UAS protection by enabling rapid drone detection...

December 18, 2025
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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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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 16, 2025
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EOS Secures $80M Korea Laser Defense Contract

EOS has secured a major Asian export order for its 100-kW laser defense system, highlighting growing demand for directed-energy solutions against drones. Capable of rapid, low-cost engagements, the system...

December 11, 2025
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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 10, 2025
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Switzerland Adopts SIG P320 as New Service Pistol

Switzerland has chosen the SIG Sauer P320 as the new standard service pistol for its military, replacing the long-serving SIG P220 (Pistol 75) originally fielded in the 1970s. The...