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December 29, 2025
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Land Platforms

Netherlands Orders More CV90 IFVs

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced plans to procure additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles as part of a broader European cooperation initiative aimed at improving cost efficiency and...

December 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing Bags $2B B-52 Engine Upgrade Deal

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.04-billion contract to advance the post–critical design review phase of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, a cornerstone of the service’s...

December 29, 2025
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Croatia Enters Tatra Defense Truck Program

Croatia has signed a multinational framework contract with Czech manufacturer Tatra to procure up to 420 T-815 military trucks, strengthening regional defense cooperation and modernizing its land mobility capabilities....

December 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

RCH 155 Enters UK-Germany Joint Testing

The United Kingdom and Germany have formalized a £52 million agreement to jointly procure and evaluate the RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled artillery system, marking a significant advance in bilateral...

December 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

Russia Delivers Su-30SM2 Fighters to Belarus

Belarus has taken delivery of another batch of Russian-built Su-30SM2 multirole fighters, reinforcing its integrated air defense posture with Moscow. The aircraft are expected to enter operational duty within...

December 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 26, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Saab Wins Sirius Passive Sensor Order

Saab has secured a €130-million contract from an undisclosed European NATO member for its Sirius passive sensor system, strengthening allied intelligence and surveillance capabilities. Deliveries will continue through 2030...

December 26, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Spain Signs $1.7B Patriot Air Defense Deal

Spain has finalized a $1.7-billion agreement with Raytheon for four Patriot air and missile defense systems, significantly strengthening its national and NATO-aligned air defense posture. The package includes launchers,...

December 25, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Army Plans to Buy 25 THAAD Missile Systems

The FY2026 U.S. acquisition plan places renewed emphasis on sustaining and modernizing the THAAD missile defense system, reflecting growing concern over the pace and sophistication of ballistic missile threats....

December 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

USAF Expands MQ-9 Reaper Presence in Caribbean

The U.S. Air Force has quietly expanded its unmanned aerial footprint in the Caribbean, with imagery confirming the deployment of a seventh MQ-9A Reaper operating from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico....