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December 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

December 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

BAE Selects Saab Fire-Control System for CV90

Saab has won a contract from BAE Systems Hägglunds to deliver its Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) fire-control and sighting solution for CV90 armored vehicles, with deliveries planned...

December 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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

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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Land Platforms

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,...

December 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Communication and Electronics

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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Land Platforms

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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Weapons and Munition

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...

December 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

BAE to Supply Underwater Antennas for Virginia Subs

Lockheed Martin has awarded BAE Systems a $36-million contract to manufacture multifunction modular masts for Virginia-class submarines. The system is a reinforced RF antenna housed in a pressure-resistant composite...