December, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

December 29, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Dutch Army Grows CV90 Infantry Vehicle Fleet

The Netherlands is expanding its armored capabilities with plans to acquire additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles through a joint European procurement effort involving five partner nations. The initiative seeks...

December 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Homebuilt Arrowhead 140 Frigate Hits Water

Indonesia’s defense shipbuilding ambitions advanced with the ceremonial launch of KRI Balaputradewa-322, the first Arrowhead 140-class frigate to be constructed domestically for the Indonesian Navy. Built at PT PAL...

December 29, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Laser Modules Selected for German Assault Rifle

Germany’s ongoing infantry modernization has taken a major step forward with Rheinmetall winning a multi-year contract worth several hundred million euros to supply laser-light modules for the Bundeswehr’s new...

Poland Reveals Blast-Free Counter-Drone System

Poland’s STRATUS anti-drone system introduces a new approach to counter-UAS defense by focusing on electronic disruption rather than physical interception. Developed by scientists at Gdańsk University of Technology, the...

Germany Expands RCH 155 Artillery Fleet

Germany’s decision to acquire 84 RCH 155 howitzers represents a major leap in transforming its artillery capabilities toward faster, more deployable fire support systems. Valued at €1.2 billion, the...

December 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine Receives Zeus FPV Drones From Finland

Summa Defence’s delivery of Zeus FPV drones to Ukraine underscores the rapid evolution of European drone manufacturing driven by operational feedback from active conflict zones. Achieving industrial readiness in...

December 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
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UK, Germany Agree RCH 155 Howitzer Trials

Britain and Germany have taken a major step toward closer defense integration by signing a £52 million contract to jointly acquire and test the RCH 155 155mm self-propelled artillery...

December 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Türkiye Tests Tolun Bunker Buster on F-16

Türkiye has demonstrated a key milestone in indigenous strike capability with the successful F-16 launch of the Tolun guided munition. Originally tested on UAVs, Tolun’s transition to manned aircraft...

December 27, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Belarus Gets Upgraded Su-30SM2 Jets

Minsk’s receipt of additional Su-30SM2 fighters underscores its reliance on Russian military support and its role within a shared regional air defense structure. The SM2 variant brings upgraded sensors,...

December 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

SAMP/T NG Test Success Fuels Ukraine Talks

The first operational firing of France’s SAMP/T NG marks a milestone in European air defense modernization. Featuring a new digital command module and the Ground Fire AESA radar, the...