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December 20, 2025
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Germany Initiates Major Upgrade and Expansion of Puma IFV Fleet to 200 Vehicles

Rheinmetall has announced that the Bundeswehr has signed a revised agreement expanding the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme, significantly increasing fleet numbers via PSM, the Rheinmetall–KNDS Deutschland joint venture....

December 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Paraguayan Army Set to Induct Brazilian M108 105mm Self-Propelled Howitzers

Paraguay’s Army is preparing to field 105 mm self-propelled artillery for the first time, according to a report by Nacional AM citing a planned donation from Brazil announced by...

Poland Chooses ASELSAN for Advanced Electronic Warfare and Counter-UAS Systems

Poland has finalised a $410 million agreement with ASELSAN for the acquisition of electronic warfare systems, reinforcing its push to modernise national defence capabilities, according to reporting by Turkish...

December 20, 2025
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Luxembourg Approves Purchase of Jaguar and Griffon Vehicles for Joint Recon Unit with Belgium

Belgium and Luxembourg have finalised a joint procurement agreement for 54 French-manufactured armoured vehicles, laying the foundation for a new binational reconnaissance battalion and reinforcing NATO’s multinational force integration...

December 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Navy Acquires Textron Unmanned Boat for AUKUS Evaluations

As part of AUKUS-related trials, the US Navy has procured an unmanned surface vessel from Textron Systems, reinforcing efforts to advance autonomous maritime capabilities within the trilateral alliance of...

Thales Engages Indian Supplier for Rafale AESA Radar Hardware

French defense major Thales has selected SFO Technologies of India to manufacture complex wired assemblies for the RBE2 AESA radar used on the Rafale combat aircraft in service with...

US Army Expands LOCUST Directed-Energy Arsenal with New Deliveries

The US Army has taken delivery of two additional LOCUST directed-energy weapon systems from AeroVironment as part of its Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program. Launched in 2023...

December 19, 2025
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Finland to Build Military Vehicles at Former Luxury Sports Car Factory

Sisu Auto and Valmet Automotive have signed a cooperation agreement that will see Valmet’s Uusikaupunki factory repurposed to support Finland’s expanding military vehicle manufacturing efforts. The Uusikaupunki facility, situated...

Denmark Signs $117M Contract for Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense

The Danish government has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract exceeding €100 million ($117 million) for the delivery of the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System (NSM CDS)....

December 19, 2025
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Patria Secures $2.3B Deal to Supply Germany with 800+ CAVS Vehicles

The German government has awarded Patria contracts valued at more than €2 billion ($2.3 billion) for the procurement of 876 units of the Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS). The...