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December 26, 2025
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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,...

December 23, 2025
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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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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...

December 22, 2025
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Babcock Launches Jackal 3 Extenda for Army

Babcock has unveiled the first Jackal 3 Extenda High Mobility Transporters from the second production tranche for the British Army. The contract, signed in 2024, covers up to 53...

December 20, 2025
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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 20, 2025
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Luxembourg Orders Jaguar, Griffon Combat Vehicles

Luxembourg and Belgium have finalized a joint purchase of 54 French armored vehicles—38 Jaguar EBRCs and 16 Griffon VBMRs—to equip a new binational reconnaissance battalion. Developed under France’s Scorpion...

December 19, 2025
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Finland to Build Military Vehicles at Auto Plant

Finnish firms Sisu Auto and Valmet Automotive have partnered to expand defense vehicle production at Valmet’s Uusikaupunki plant, supporting Finland’s military modernization. The facility will assemble Sisu’s GT vehicle...

December 19, 2025
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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...

December 18, 2025
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Lockheed, 4iG Study HIMARS on Hungarian Trucks

Hungary is moving closer to deploying NATO-standard long-range artillery after Lockheed Martin and 4iG launched talks on integrating HIMARS-compatible launcher systems locally. The launcher loader module offers interoperability with...

December 17, 2025
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Kosovo Orders Cannon-Equipped HUMVEES

Kosovo has signed a contract with AM General to acquire artillery-mounted HUMVEEs equipped with the Hawkeye 105-millimeter soft recoil howitzer, marking a major step in modernizing the country’s land...