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December 29, 2025
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AI Partnership Between Lockheed and MANTECH Targets Military Aviation Sustainment

Lockheed Martin has partnered with MANTECH, a Virginia-based IT and defense services firm, to apply artificial intelligence technologies to the sustainment of US military combat aircraft. Under the strategic...

December 29, 2025
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Zagreb Signs On to Tatra Tactical Vehicle Acquisition Initiative

The Croatian government has signed a multinational framework contract with Czech truck manufacturer Tatra, opening the door for the Croatian Armed Forces to procure up to 420 T-815 military...

December 29, 2025
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Britain and Germany Finalize $70M Joint RCH 155 Artillery Deal

Britain and Germany have concluded a £52 million ($70.1 million) bilateral contract to jointly acquire and test a next-generation artillery system capable of firing while maneuvering and engaging targets...

December 28, 2025
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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 28, 2025
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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 27, 2025
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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...

December 27, 2025
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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 26, 2025
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