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December 3, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Italy Boosts Iveco Truck Fleet Past 2,000 Units

Italy has expanded its logistics modernization effort with a follow-on order for 658 additional tactical trucks from Iveco Defence Vehicles, bringing total procurement to 2,111 systems. The extended contract,...

December 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Sweden, Finland Order 300 More Sisu GTP 4×4 Vehicles

The armed forces of Sweden and Finland have jointly procured more than 300 additional Sisu GTP 4×4 vehicles, expanding their total order to above 600 systems. The 2-billion-krona package...

December 3, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Hanwha Wins $480M as Korea OKs L-SAM Production

Hanwha Aerospace has secured a 705.4-billion-won ($480 million) contract to begin large-scale production of South Korea’s L-SAM air defense system, with interceptor and launcher deliveries planned through 2030. L-SAM...

December 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Sweden Becomes First in Europe to Buy RIPSAW M3

Textron Systems’ RIPSAW M3 robotic ground vehicle has secured its first European customer, with Sweden acquiring the platform to strengthen its unmanned ground capabilities. Part of the RIPSAW family,...

December 3, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Thailand Buys Barak MX Air Defense From Israel

The Royal Thai Air Force has signed a 3.44-billion-baht ($107-million) agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries for the Barak MX system, a key addition to Thailand’s air defense network. The...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Clears $445M F-16 Support for Bahrain

The US has approved a potential $445-million FMS to maintain and upgrade Bahrain’s F-16 fighters. GE and Lockheed Martin will supply spares, containers, radar components, guidance systems, ground support...

December 2, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Wins $52M to Maintain HIMARS, MLRS

The US Army has issued Lockheed Martin a $52-million contract to support HIMARS and MLRS launcher operations through 2031. The work, conducted in Texas, includes maintenance, configuration, parts warehousing,...

December 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Lithuania Orders $148M Saab Mobile Air Defense

Lithuania has placed a third order for Saab’s MSHORAD mobile air-defense system, worth roughly $148 million, extending deliveries through 2030. Integrated onto JLTV 4×4 vehicles, the system combines the...

December 2, 2025
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Training and Simulation

US OKs $1B Saudi Helo Support, Training

Washington has authorized two major $500-million FMS proposals to support Saudi Arabia’s helicopter operations. The logistics package grants Saudi forces streamlined access to US maintenance networks for their Apache,...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Austria, Italy Seal $1.7B M-346FA Jet Deal

Austria has sealed a €1.5-billion contract for 12 M-346FA jets, to be delivered from 2028. The aircraft will support operational missions and serve as an in-country training platform, enabling...