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December 23, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Naval Group Delivers First FDI Frigate, Marking Milestone for Greek Navy

Greece has formally received its first defense and intervention frigate (FDI) from Naval Group, the HS Kimon (F601), marking a key milestone in the Hellenic Navy’s modernization program. After...

Saab Strengthens Swedish Army Firepower With Arthur Radar Order

Saab has secured a Swedish government contract to supply Arthur counter-battery radar systems, including long-term sustainment and support, for the Swedish Armed Forces. The order, worth around 1.1 billion...

Washington Clears $951M AMRAAM-ER Missile Package for Denmark

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of AMRAAM-ER missiles to Denmark as part of the country’s ongoing air and missile defense modernization efforts. The...

Nordic Ammunition Demand Drives $171M Contract Win for BAE Systems

BAE Systems has been awarded contracts totaling about $171 million to supply next-generation programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland, reinforcing their defense capabilities amid heightened regional security challenges. The...

TAURUS NEO Procurement Reinforces Germany’s Long-Range Precision Strike Posture

TAURUS Systems, the MBDA–Saab joint venture, has secured a production contract from the German government for the next-generation TAURUS NEO stand-off missile, significantly enhancing Germany’s deep-strike capabilities. The contract,...

December 23, 2025
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R&D
Land Platforms

Ratel IFV Debut Underscores Poland’s Shift Toward Heavier and More Survivable Ground Platforms

A new heavy infantry fighting vehicle under development in Poland is highlighting the country’s shift toward greater protection and survivability on the modern battlefield. The vehicle, known as Ratel,...

December 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

Saab Locks in $270M Gripen Development Deal Extending Through 2028

Saab has been awarded a 2.5-billion-krona ($270 million) order by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to finance ongoing development of the Gripen fighter system through 2028. The contract covers...

Hanwha Advances South Korea’s Cheongung-III Program With Next-Generation Radar Development

Hanwha Systems has been awarded a 200 billion won ($135.5 million) development contract to design the multi-function radar for South Korea’s upcoming Cheongung-III air and missile defense system. Signed...

December 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia Places Order for 18 Landing Craft Medium from Austal

Canberra has selected Austal Limited to build 18 Landing Craft Medium vessels for the Australian Army under a contract valued at 1.029 billion Australian dollars ($681.4 million). Designed for...

Raytheon to Provide Patriot Air Defense Components to Romania

Raytheon has secured a $168-million contract from Romania to supply key components for the country’s Patriot air and missile defense systems. The deal covers the delivery of radar systems,...