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December 29, 2025
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Germany Expands RCH 155 Artillery Fleet

Germany’s decision to acquire 84 RCH 155 howitzers represents a major leap in transforming its artillery capabilities toward faster, more deployable fire support systems. Valued at €1.2 billion, the...

December 29, 2025
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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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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 26, 2025
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China Sanctions 20 US Defense Firms

Beijing has announced a fresh round of sanctions against US defense contractors, citing American arms transfers to Taiwan as the trigger. The list includes major aerospace and defense firms...

December 24, 2025
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Italy Inducts Rheinmetall Skynex SHORAD

Rheinmetall has delivered the first Skynex short-range air defense system to the Italian Army, marking Italy’s entry into a new generation of networked, gun-based air defense. The handover, conducted...

December 23, 2025
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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...

December 20, 2025
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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 19, 2025
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US Army Gets More LOCUST Laser Systems

AeroVironment has delivered two more LOCUST laser weapon systems to the US Army under the AMP-HEL program, enhancing short-range drone defense for ground units. Mounted on JLTVs, the 20-kilowatt...

December 18, 2025
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Ukraine, Germany Team to Build Bohdana Howitzers

Germany and Ukraine have expanded defense industrial cooperation with a plan to produce Bohdana wheeled artillery systems using Zetros tactical trucks. The project supports Ukraine’s artillery requirements while boosting...

December 18, 2025
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US Clears $11B Arms Sales Package for Taiwan

Taiwan has announced a major US arms approval valued at approximately $11 billion, reinforcing its military modernization drive. The package, subject to congressional review, features long-range rocket systems and...