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December 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Spain Buys Four Patriot Fire Units for $1.7B

Spain’s decision to acquire four Patriot air and missile defense systems under a $1.7 billion agreement with Raytheon reflects a broader European push to rebuild and modernize air defense...

December 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

South Korea Builds Naval Manned-Unmanned Network

South Korea’s defense industry is moving beyond experimentation toward real-world application of manned-unmanned teaming at sea, with a government-funded effort focused on combat-capable unmanned surface vessels designed to integrate...

December 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

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 23, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Sweden Procures Arthur Counter-Battery Radars

Sweden has ordered advanced Arthur counter-battery radars from Saab to strengthen protection against indirect fire threats. Capable of tracking multiple projectiles simultaneously, the system provides early warning and targeting...

December 23, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Approved for AMRAAM-ER Missiles

Denmark is set to significantly expand its air and missile defense arsenal following US approval of a large AMRAAM-ER package. The extended-range missiles will support both aircraft and NASAMS...

December 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 23, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

TAURUS NEO to Boost Germany’s Deep-Strike

Germany has strengthened its long-range strike posture by contracting TAURUS Systems to produce the TAURUS NEO stand-off missile. Designed for precision attacks on high-value targets, the missile combines extended...

December 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

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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Air Platforms

Saab Extends Gripen Development to 2028

Sweden has reinforced its long-term commitment to the Gripen fighter by awarding Saab a multi-year development contract focused on capability evolution and system resilience. The agreement emphasizes testing, simulation,...

December 23, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Hanwha Tapped for Korea’s Cheongung-III Radar

South Korea has taken a significant step toward advancing its air and missile defense architecture with Hanwha Systems winning a major contract to develop the Cheongung-III multi-function radar. The...