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December 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

RENK Supplies Vehicle Test Systems to Dutch Army

The Dutch Army has selected RENK Test System to deliver a suite of high-capacity test rigs for vehicle sustainment at its upcoming Technology Center Land. The equipment will support...

December 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

Rolls-Royce Gets Major Engine Order for Leopard 2

Rolls-Royce has secured a major order from KNDS to supply over 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines to power Leopard 2 battle tanks serving in several European armies. Beginning...

December 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia Orders Ghost Bat Drone Fleet for $930M

Australia has advanced its autonomous air combat capabilities by contracting Boeing Defence Australia to supply six new MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones under a 1.4-billion Australian dollar ($930-million) agreement. This...

December 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

NATO Orders NH90 Helicopters for Netherlands

NATO’s Helicopter Management Agency has finalized an agreement with NHIndustries to supply the Netherlands with three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters, along with options for two additional platforms. This acquisition...

December 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Latvia Boosts Air Defense With Giraffe Radars

Latvia has enhanced its national air defense infrastructure with the delivery of Sweden’s Giraffe 1X radars, a modern 3D surveillance system designed to track and classify airborne threats with...

December 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

Peru Secures Korean K2 Tanks, K808 APCs

Peru and South Korea have moved closer to a significant defense procurement collaboration with the signing of a framework agreement for K2 Black Panther tanks and K808 White Tiger...

December 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Communication and Electronics

BAE Systems Wins US Navy Sub Antenna Contract

BAE Systems has secured a $36-million order from Lockheed Martin to produce multifunction modular mast units for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarines. The mast, a hardened RF antenna encased...

December 9, 2025
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Land Platforms

Lebanon Set for $90M US Military Vehicle Package

The US State Department has approved a $90.5-million foreign military sale of M1085A2 and M1078A2 medium tactical vehicles to Lebanon. The package includes trucks, spares, documentation, training, and logistical...