Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

December 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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

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

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

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

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 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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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Weapons and Munition

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 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales Picks Indian Partner for Rafale Radar

Thales has contracted India’s SFO Technologies to manufacture wired structures for the RBE2 AESA radar used on Rafale fighters, marking a new step in radar production localization. The agreement...

December 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Navy Buys Textron Drone Boat for AUKUS

The US Navy has procured Textron Systems’ Tsunami unmanned surface vessel for evaluation under the AUKUS partnership, supporting joint experimentation with autonomous maritime platforms. The gasoline-powered USV will be...