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Poland Picks ASELSAN for EW and C-UAS

Poland has finalized a $410 million contract with Turkey’s ASELSAN for advanced electronic warfare systems, reinforcing its counter-drone and spectrum-dominance capabilities. The agreement supports automated reconnaissance and jamming functions...

December 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Paraguay Deploys M108 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Paraguay is set to field self-propelled artillery for the first time following Brazil’s planned donation of six M108 105 mm tracked howitzers. The transfer strengthens bilateral defense cooperation and...

December 20, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Upgrades Puma IFV Fleet to 200 Units

Germany’s Bundeswehr has signed a major amendment to its Puma infantry fighting vehicle program, commissioning joint venture PSM to deliver 200 additional vehicles starting in 2028. Valued at €4.2...

December 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

AIRO Delivers First US-Built RQ-35 ISR Drones

AIRO Group has completed production of the first US-assembled RQ-35 ISR drones in Arizona, concluding successful flight testing and validation. The systems support operations in GPS-denied environments and advance...

December 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Lockheed ER GMLRS Breaks 100 km Range

Lockheed Martin has successfully tested its Extended-Range GMLRS rocket, achieving a flight distance of 112 kilometers during a HIMARS launch at White Sands. The test validates improved range, accuracy,...

December 19, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Orders 800+ Patria CAVS Vehicles

Germany has awarded Patria contracts worth over €2 billion for 876 Common Armored Vehicle Systems, with deliveries beginning in 2026. The deal includes technology transfer to German industry, supporting...

Denmark Orders $117M Naval Strike Missile System

Denmark has signed a contract exceeding €100 million with Kongsberg for the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System, restoring its land-based anti-ship capability. The acquisition enhances NATO interoperability and...

December 19, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV