2025 - Weeklydefencenews

Denmark Buys NASAMS in $579M Kongsberg Deal

The Danish Ministry of Defence has confirmed a €500-million purchase of NASAMS to meet its medium-range air-defense needs. Deliveries start in 2026, with operational readiness targeted for 2028. The...

HENSOLDT’s TAERVUS Debuts AI-Driven EW Advantage

The TAERVUS system from HENSOLDT brings together advanced EW receivers, direction-finding gear, jammers, and digital management tools in a unified platform. Intended to suppress enemy signals before they pose...

December 1, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Pratt & Whitney Gets $1.6B for F-35 Engine Work

Pratt & Whitney has received a $1.6-billion U.S. Navy contract covering global sustainment of the F135 engine fleet supporting the F-35 fighter. The deal spans spare parts, logistics, technical...

December 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

KNDS Wins 350 Leopard 2A8 Orders From NATO

KNDS has reportedly booked 350 Leopard 2A8 orders from five European nations, expanding demand for the tank’s most advanced configuration since 1992. Germany, which ordered 123 tanks with plans...

December 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Sweden Prepares Turbojet-Powered Modular UAV

GKN Aerospace and Sweden’s FMV have begun developing a next-generation UAV under an accelerated 18-month timeline. The aircraft will be built on a flexible, mission-adaptive design that supports rapid...

December 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

HK, Rheinmetall Nordic to Supply Weapon Systems

Heckler & Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly supply integrated weapon systems across Europe. The alliance links HK’s longstanding expertise in reliable small arms...

Netherlands Buys 100 Radars to Hunt Drones

The Netherlands has finalized a contract with Robin Radar Technologies to purchase 100 drone-detection radars, accelerating its push to secure airbases and high-value facilities from increasing drone incursions. Initial...

November 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Buys Five More H145M Helos for Defense, Police

Belgium has approved the acquisition of five additional Airbus H145M helicopters—three for Defence and two for the Federal Police—expanding the future combined fleet to twenty aircraft. The decision, announced...

Japan Weighs First Type 03 Export Amid China Tensions

Japan and the Philippines are holding exploratory discussions regarding a possible transfer of the Type 03 Chu SAM medium-range air defense system, signaling Tokyo’s potential entrance into lethal arms...

November 30, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

U.S. Army Trials Next-Gen Anti-Drone Tech in Germany

The U.S. Army conducted a multiweek evaluation of emerging counter-drone technologies at Truppenuebungsplatz Putlos in northern Germany, bringing together air defense troops, acquisition specialists, and industry engineers. Led by...