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December 29, 2025
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Dutch Army Boosts Armored Capability With Additional CV90 Vehicles

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced plans to expand its armored forces with the procurement of additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. The acquisition will take place within a...

December 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Indonesia Advances Naval Independence With Locally Built Arrowhead 140

Indonesia’s push to strengthen its naval capabilities advanced with the launch of KRI Balaputradewa-322, the nation’s first Arrowhead 140-class frigate built entirely at home. The ship displaces roughly 6,000...

December 29, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Germany Taps Rheinmetall for Laser Systems on Next-Gen Service Rifle

German defense firm Rheinmetall has been awarded a multi-hundred-million-euro contract to provide laser-light aiming modules for the Bundeswehr, supporting the rollout of Germany’s next-generation standard assault rifle. The contract...

Poland Reveals Non-Kinetic ‘Invisible Shield’ to Disable Drones

Polish scientists from Gdańsk University of Technology have introduced a non-explosive counter-drone system capable of disabling UAVs through electromagnetic effects, branding the concept an “invisible shield.” Called STRATUS, the...

Berlin Procures 84 RCH 155 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Germany has committed €1.2 billion to acquire 84 RCH 155 8×8 wheeled howitzers, reinforcing its artillery modernization strategy and expanding its long-range, high-mobility fire support capabilities. The order was...

December 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Receives Initial Batch of Zeus FPV Drones From Finland

Summa Defence of Finland has confirmed the delivery of the initial batch of Zeus FPV drones to Ukraine, introducing a new family of domestically produced tactical unmanned systems into...

December 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

Britain and Germany Formalize Agreement to Test RCH 155 Mobile Artillery System

Britain and Germany have formalized a £52 million agreement to jointly acquire and evaluate the RCH 155 8×8 self-propelled howitzer, launching an Early Capability Demonstrator program intended to fast-track...

December 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Aselsan’s Tolun Guided Bunker-Buster Passes Live Test from Turkish Air Force F-16

Aselsan has successfully conducted the first live air-to-ground test of its Tolun precision-guided munition from a Turkish Air Force F-16, releasing official video footage that highlights the weapon’s operational...

December 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

Russia Delivers Modernized Su-30SM2 Fighters to Belarus, Strengthening Military Partnership

Belarus has received another shipment of Su-30SM2 multirole fighters from Russia, with defense officials stating the jets could soon be placed on operational air-defense alert. The delivery underscores the...

December 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

France’s SAMP/T NG Test Milestone Revives 2026 Ukraine Deployment Consideration

France has carried out the first operational test firing of the SAMP/T NG air and missile defense system, marking a major milestone in the program’s development and validating its...