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December 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

Saab Fire-Control Chosen for BAE’s CV90 Fleet

Saab’s latest CV90-related contract will see the company supply its UTAAS sighting and fire-control system under a SEK 314-million agreement with BAE Systems Hägglunds. UTAAS is already widely deployed...

December 12, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

L3Harris Wins $200M GMLRS Production Contract

Under a new follow-on agreement, L3Harris will expand production of solid rocket motors supporting the GMLRS IM program, using its modernized Camden facility for the first time. The contract...

December 12, 2025
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Naval Platforms

GE Secures LM2500 Deal for Arleigh Burke Ships

The US Navy has again selected GE Aerospace’s LM2500 gas turbines to power its next pair of Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyers. The engines, widely regarded for reliability and...

December 12, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

UK MLRS Gets Rheinmetall Trailblazer Upgrade

The British Army’s M270 A2 MLRS fleet will receive Rheinmetall UK’s Trailblazer vision system under a mid-single-digit-million-euro contract. Trailblazer provides drivers and commanders with enhanced situational awareness through integrated...

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...