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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...

December 16, 2025
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EOS Wins $80M Laser Weapon Export Deal

Australia’s Electro Optic Systems has signed an $80-million agreement to supply a 100-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to a South Korean customer, marking its second export success for the system....

December 11, 2025
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Croatia Orders 18 New Caesar MkII Guns

Zagreb has signed a comprehensive defense modernization contract with France covering the purchase of 18 Caesar MkII artillery systems, expected to cost roughly €328 million and enter service around...

December 10, 2025
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Swiss Military Picks SIG P320 Sidearm

Switzerland has finalized its choice of the SIG Sauer P320 as its next-generation military sidearm, completing an extensive multi-year competition involving advanced models from Glock and Heckler & Koch....

December 9, 2025
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ZVS Inks $67B EU-Wide Ammunition Agreement

ZVS Holding has signed a seven-year framework agreement with Slovakia’s Ministry of Defense to supply medium- and large-caliber ammunition worth up to 58 billion euros for Slovakia and EU...

December 8, 2025
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Teledyne Wins USMC Deal for Rogue 1 Fielding

The USMC has selected Teledyne FLIR Defense for a $42.5-million procurement of over 600 Rogue 1 loitering munitions, marking the largest OPF-L order to date. Deliveries begin this summer...

December 7, 2025
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Marines to Add Advanced Rogue 1 Loitering Munitions

The U.S. Marine Corps has placed a $42.5 million delivery order with Teledyne FLIR Defense for more than 600 Rogue 1 loitering munitions, part of the Organic Precision Fires-Light...