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December 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

Saab Wins $270M Gripen Upgrade Deal

Saab has received a SEK 2.5 billion ($270 million) contract from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration to support ongoing development of the Gripen fighter system through 2028. The funding covers...

December 23, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany Orders TAURUS NEO Strike Missiles

TAURUS Systems has secured a German government contract to establish serial production of the TAURUS NEO next-generation stand-off missile. With a range exceeding 500 km, the missile enables deep-strike...

December 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 23, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Clears $951M AMRAAM-ER Sale to Denmark

The US State Department has approved a potential $951 million sale of AMRAAM-ER missiles to Denmark, covering 236 missiles and associated support. Intended for both air-to-air and ground-based air...

December 23, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Saab Wins Arthur Radar Order From Sweden

Saab has secured a SEK 1.1 billion ($119 million) contract to deliver Arthur artillery-locating radars to Sweden, with deliveries planned for 2027. The digital radar detects incoming shells, rockets,...

December 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

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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Communication and Electronics

Leonardo Secures Italy’s New Ballistic Radar

Leonardo has secured a contract from Italy’s TELEDIFE agency to develop and supply four advanced radar systems for the country’s Michelangelo Dome missile defense architecture. The order includes both...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

Japan Orders Texan II Trainer Aircraft

Textron Aviation Defense has signed a contract to deliver the first Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II training aircraft to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The acquisition follows Japan’s selection of...

December 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia Expands Cape Patrol Boat Fleet

Australia has awarded Austal Limited a 135-million-Australian-dollar contract to build two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol boats for the nation’s border force. The order brings total production under the program...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon Wins Patriot Support Deal in Romania

Romania has awarded Raytheon a $168-million contract for additional Patriot air and missile defense components, strengthening its multi-layered defense network. The deal includes radars, launchers, command systems, and support...