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December 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

KNDS Wins 350 Leopard 2A8 Orders From NATO

KNDS has reportedly booked 350 Leopard 2A8 orders from five European nations, expanding demand for the tank’s most advanced configuration since 1992. Germany, which ordered 123 tanks with plans...

December 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

Pratt & Whitney Gets $1.6B for F-35 Engine Work

Pratt & Whitney has received a $1.6-billion U.S. Navy contract covering global sustainment of the F135 engine fleet supporting the F-35 fighter. The deal spans spare parts, logistics, technical...

December 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Buys NASAMS in $579M Kongsberg Deal

The Danish Ministry of Defence has confirmed a €500-million purchase of NASAMS to meet its medium-range air-defense needs. Deliveries start in 2026, with operational readiness targeted for 2028. The...

November 30, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Weighs First Type 03 Export Amid China Tensions

Japan and the Philippines are holding exploratory discussions regarding a possible transfer of the Type 03 Chu SAM medium-range air defense system, signaling Tokyo’s potential entrance into lethal arms...

November 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belgium Buys Five More H145M Helos for Defense, Police

Belgium has approved the acquisition of five additional Airbus H145M helicopters—three for Defence and two for the Federal Police—expanding the future combined fleet to twenty aircraft. The decision, announced...

November 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India Receives Fourth Nilgiri-Class Stealth Ship

The Indian Navy has formally received Taragiri, the fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate under Project 17A, during a ceremony at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. The delivery highlights India’s...

November 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Poland Chooses Saab A26 to Retire Kilo-Class Sub

Poland has chosen Saab’s A26 as the successor to its aging Kilo-class submarine fleet, narrowing the field from six international bidders. While an official contract has yet to be...

November 28, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Denmark Buys Rheinmetall Logistics Truck Fleet

Denmark has awarded RMMV a long-term framework to deliver as many as 1,000 HX and TG military trucks, starting with an order of over 100 vehicles worth tens of...

November 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

Hensoldt Wins German Deal for Luchs 2 Sensors

Germany’s upcoming Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles will be fitted with Hensoldt’s Ceretron digital mission suite under a major contract extending to 2032. The deal supports development units and two...

November 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall Gets Order for HERO Loitering Drones

A major NATO country has placed a large multi-hundred-unit order for HERO loitering munitions from Rheinmetall, with production at RWM Italia beginning ahead of 2026 deliveries. The deal includes...