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December 11, 2025
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Rolls-Royce secures a contract for 300+ engines to power Europe’s new Leopard 2 fleets

Rolls-Royce has secured a contract from KNDS to provide mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines for the Leopard 2 fleets across Europe. The agreement covers more than 300 propulsion units...

Croatia enhances its artillery forces with 18 French Caesar MkII howitzers

Croatia has entered into an agreement to purchase 18 Caesar MkII self-propelled howitzers from France. The contract for the 18 Caesar 155mm systems, including accompanying equipment and expanded capabilities,...

December 11, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Anduril partners with GKN Aerospace for the British Army’s Project NYX

Anduril UK has entered a partnership with GKN Aerospace to support the British Army’s Project NYX, a program aimed at developing cutting-edge autonomous land systems. The agreement appoints GKN...

Germany procures additional 120mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall

Germany has taken another step to reinforce its ground forces by issuing Rheinmetall a fresh, high-value order for 120mm tank ammunition under its long-standing procurement framework. The latest batch,...

BAE Systems wins a $1.7B U.S. Navy contract to sustain APKWS production

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract to maintain production of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kits for both US and partner militaries....

Denmark acquires more IRIS-T SLM fire units under the European Sky Shield Initiative

Denmark has boosted its air defense posture by ordering more IRIS-T SLM fire units through the German-coordinated European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The IRIS-T SLM, a medium-range surface-launched air...

Sweden’s Giraffe Radars Strengthen Latvia’s National Air Defense Grid

Latvia has received Giraffe 1X air-surveillance radars from Sweden, significantly enhancing its ability to detect and track potential airborne threats. The Latvian Armed Forces have already fielded the Saab...

December 10, 2025
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Peru Secures Korean K2 Tanks and K808 Vehicles in a Historic Regional Acquisition

Peru has signed a framework agreement with South Korea to procure K2 Black Panther main battle tanks and K808 White Tiger armored personnel carriers—a deal that could become Seoul’s...

December 10, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Joins Forces With Hadrian to Boost Missile Manufacturing Speed

Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Hadrian to accelerate the production of essential missile components, enhancing the speed, flexibility, and resilience of US defense manufacturing. According to a new...

SIG Sauer P320 Chosen as Switzerland’s Next-Generation Military Handgun

The Swiss armed forces have selected the SIG Sauer P320 to become their new standard service pistol, replacing the decades-old SIG P220 (Pistol 75), which has equipped troops since...