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December 31, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

India Selects Fincantieri Black Shark Torpedoes

Fincantieri, Italy’s leading shipbuilding and defense group, has announced a major export success after its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems won a contract valued at more than €200 million to...

December 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Soldier Systems

Laser Modules Selected for German Assault Rifle

Germany’s ongoing infantry modernization has taken a major step forward with Rheinmetall winning a multi-year contract worth several hundred million euros to supply laser-light modules for the Bundeswehr’s new...

December 29, 2025
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Land Platforms

Dutch Army Grows CV90 Infantry Vehicle Fleet

The Netherlands is expanding its armored capabilities with plans to acquire additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles through a joint European procurement effort involving five partner nations. The initiative seeks...

December 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing Secures $2B Contract for B-52 Engines

Boeing’s newly awarded $2.04-billion contract marks a major milestone in the US Air Force’s effort to modernize its aging B-52 bomber fleet through the Commercial Engine Replacement Program. The...

December 29, 2025
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Land Platforms

Tatra Adds Croatia to Military Truck Buyers

Croatia’s decision to enter a multinational procurement framework with Tatra marks a significant step in modernizing its military vehicle fleet while deepening regional defense collaboration. Under the agreement, the...

December 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Receives Zeus FPV Drones From Finland

Summa Defence’s delivery of Zeus FPV drones to Ukraine underscores the rapid evolution of European drone manufacturing driven by operational feedback from active conflict zones. Achieving industrial readiness in...

December 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

UK, Germany Agree RCH 155 Howitzer Trials

Britain and Germany have taken a major step toward closer defense integration by signing a £52 million contract to jointly acquire and test the RCH 155 155mm self-propelled artillery...

December 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belarus Gets Upgraded Su-30SM2 Jets

Minsk’s receipt of additional Su-30SM2 fighters underscores its reliance on Russian military support and its role within a shared regional air defense structure. The SM2 variant brings upgraded sensors,...

December 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...