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December 29, 2025
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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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Boeing Secures $2B Contract for B-52 Engines

Boeing’s newly awarded $2.04-billion contract marks a major milestone in the US Air Force’s effort to modernize its aging B-52 bomber fleet through the Commercial Engine Replacement Program. The...

December 29, 2025
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Mergers & JV

AI to Transform US Military Aircraft Maintenance

Lockheed Martin and MANTECH have formalized a partnership designed to modernize aircraft sustainment practices for the US military through the application of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. The collaboration...

December 29, 2025
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Tatra Adds Croatia to Military Truck Buyers

Croatia’s decision to enter a multinational procurement framework with Tatra marks a significant step in modernizing its military vehicle fleet while deepening regional defense collaboration. Under the agreement, the...

December 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Joint UK-Germany Deal Boosts RCH 155 Artillery

London and Berlin have finalized a £52-million agreement to jointly procure and test the RCH 155 self-propelled artillery system, reinforcing NATO cooperation amid evolving security challenges. The deal provides...

December 28, 2025
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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 28, 2025
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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 27, 2025
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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...

December 27, 2025
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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 26, 2025
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New Product Launches

MHI Launches Japan’s Final Mogami-Class Frigate

Japan has completed the physical build phase of its Mogami-class frigate program with the launch of JS Yoshii, the twelfth ship in the series. Constructed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,...