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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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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...

December 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Takes Delivery of Fifth John Lewis Tanker

The US Navy has taken delivery of USNS Lucy Stone, the latest addition to its John Lewis-class replenishment oilers. Built to sustain distributed naval operations, the ship supports refueling,...

December 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus Hands Over First H160 to French Police

The French National Gendarmerie has received its first H160 helicopter from Airbus Helicopters, launching a multi-year operational rollout. As the largest helicopter in the service’s fleet, the H160 introduces...

December 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Spanish Navy Commissions First Unmanned Vessel

The Spanish Navy has received its first purpose-built unmanned surface vessel, expanding its maritime autonomy capabilities. The Sead 23 is designed for patrol, escort, and seabed survey missions and...

December 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Germany Accepts First NH90 Sea Tiger Helicopter

The German Navy has inducted its first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, a key milestone in maritime aviation modernization. Designed to operate alongside existing Sea Lion helicopters, the new variant...

December 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

December 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Kongsberg Expands Missile Portfolio With US Buy

Norway’s Kongsberg Group has agreed to acquire a 90 percent stake in US-based Zone 5 Technologies, significantly expanding its portfolio of low-cost, mass-produced strike and counter-drone weapons. The acquisition,...

December 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Kenya Strengthens Air Defense With SPYDER

Kenya has taken delivery of an Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system, marking a significant enhancement of its national air defense capabilities. Valued at approximately $26.4 million, the system was...