December, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

December 23, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Greece Takes Delivery of First FDI Frigate

Greece has taken delivery of its first FDI frigate, HS Kimon, from Naval Group, marking a milestone in the Hellenic Navy’s modernization. The vessel will undergo weapons integration in...

Saab Wins Arthur Radar Order From Sweden

Saab has secured a SEK 1.1 billion ($119 million) contract to deliver Arthur artillery-locating radars to Sweden, with deliveries planned for 2027. The digital radar detects incoming shells, rockets,...

US Clears $951M AMRAAM-ER Sale to Denmark

The US State Department has approved a potential $951 million sale of AMRAAM-ER missiles to Denmark, covering 236 missiles and associated support. Intended for both air-to-air and ground-based air...

BAE Bags $171M Nordic Ammunition Orders

BAE Systems has won contracts worth about $171 million to supply advanced programmable 40 mm and 57 mm ammunition to Sweden and Finland. The 3P rounds are capable of...

Germany Orders TAURUS NEO Strike Missiles

TAURUS Systems has secured a German government contract to establish serial production of the TAURUS NEO next-generation stand-off missile. With a range exceeding 500 km, the missile enables deep-strike...

December 23, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

New Ratel IFV Signals Poland Armor Upgrade

Poland’s new Ratel infantry fighting vehicle highlights a shift toward heavier, more survivable armored platforms. Designed to withstand direct hits from 30 mm cannons at combat distances, the IFV...

December 23, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Saab Wins $270M Gripen Upgrade Deal

Saab has received a SEK 2.5 billion ($270 million) contract from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration to support ongoing development of the Gripen fighter system through 2028. The funding covers...

Hanwha to Develop Cheongung-III Radar

Hanwha Systems has secured a ₩200 billion ($135.5 million) contract to develop the multi-function AESA radar for South Korea’s next-generation Cheongung-III (M-SAM Block-III) air and missile defense system. Signed...

December 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Australia Orders 18 LCMs From Austal

Australia has awarded Austal a A$1.029-billion contract to build 18 Landing Craft Medium vessels for the Australian Army under the LAND 8710 program. Constructed in Western Australia, the steel-hulled...

Raytheon Wins Patriot Support Deal in Romania

Romania has awarded Raytheon a $168-million contract for additional Patriot air and missile defense components, strengthening its multi-layered defense network. The deal includes radars, launchers, command systems, and support...