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December 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

Five NATO States Order 350 Leopard 2A8 Tanks

European defense firm KNDS has secured around 350 orders for its Leopard 2A8 main battle tank, with customers including the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Norway, and the Netherlands. Deliveries...

December 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

P&W Secures $1.6B Navy Deal for F-35 Engines

The U.S. Navy has awarded Pratt & Whitney a $1.6-billion contract to sustain the F135 engine powering the F-35. The package includes spare parts, depot and unit-level maintenance, technical...

December 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Secures $579M NASAMS from Kongsberg

Denmark has signed a €500-million agreement with Kongsberg to acquire the NASAMS air-defense system, following earlier tests and a temporary lease. Initial components will arrive in 2026, with full...

November 30, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan May Export Type 03 Air Defense to Philippines

Tokyo and Manila have begun informal consultations over a potential sale of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Type 03 Chu SAM, marking a possible breakthrough in Japan’s long-standing prohibition...

November 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belgium OKs Five Airbus H145M Helos for Forces

Belgium will expand its H145M helicopter fleet with the purchase of five additional aircraft—three destined for Defence and two for the Federal Police—bringing the total planned fleet to twenty....

November 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Indian Navy Gets 4th Nilgiri-Class Stealth Frigate

India’s fourth Nilgiri-class frigate, Taragiri, has been delivered to the Indian Navy in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in Project 17A, a program aimed at producing a fleet of...

November 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

NATO Ally Buys Hundreds of HERO Loitering Munitions

An unnamed NATO member has ordered several hundred HERO loitering munitions from Rheinmetall, with deliveries beginning in early 2026. Production will occur in Italy through RWM Italia with UVision...

November 28, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Turkey Grows ‘Steel Dome’ Program With $6.5B Contracts

Turkey has signed approximately $6.5 billion in contracts to accelerate development of its multi-layered Steel Dome air defense system. First unveiled in 2024, the system aims to provide Iron-Dome-style...

November 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Poland Picks Saab A26 Subs to Replace Old Kilo-Class

Poland has selected Saab’s A26 submarine as the preferred replacement for its last remaining Kilo-class boat. The Swedish design outperformed proposals from France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Spain....

November 28, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Denmark Orders New Military Trucks From Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has secured a framework contract to supply Denmark with up to 1,000 HX and TG logistics trucks, with an initial order exceeding 100 vehicles. The...