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December 18, 2025
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US Gives Green Light to $11 Billion Arms Deal With Taiwan

Taipei said on Thursday that the United States has cleared an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, one of the largest such packages approved for the island, triggering a...

December 18, 2025
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Spain’s Navy Commissions Its First Unmanned Surface Vessel

Spain’s Navy has officially inducted its first unmanned surface vessel, marking a key milestone in the fleet’s transition toward integrated manned and unmanned maritime operations. The Sead 23 USV...

December 18, 2025
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First NH90 Sea Tiger Helicopter Enters Service With German Navy

Germany’s Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, marking the start of a 31-aircraft induction program led by Airbus Helicopters through the NHIndustries joint venture....

December 17, 2025
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AM General to Deliver Cannon-Equipped HUMVEEs to Kosovo Armed Forces

The government of Kosovo has signed a deal with AM General to procure HUMVEEs fitted with artillery systems, strengthening the Kosovo Security Force’s mobile artillery capabilities. At the core...

December 17, 2025
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Kongsberg of Norway Moves to Acquire U.S.-Based Missile Manufacturer

Defense and aerospace firm Kongsberg Group of Norway has agreed to buy a controlling stake in U.S. missile developer Zone 5 Technologies, broadening its access to low-cost, mass-manufacturable strike...

December 17, 2025
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Kenya Strengthens Air Defense Network With Israeli-Made SPYDER System

The Kenyan military has inducted a SPYDER air defense system from Israel, signaling a major leap in the country’s air defense posture and reflecting a shift toward deeper defense...

December 17, 2025
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Brazil Receives Its First UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter From Lockheed Martin

The Brazilian Army has received its first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from Lockheed Martin, initiating deliveries under a 12-unit acquisition agreement finalized in 2024. The handover marks a key...

December 17, 2025
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Denmark Awards Lockheed Martin Contract for Long-Range Radar Systems

Denmark has selected Lockheed Martin’s TPY-4 long-range air surveillance radar to bolster airspace coverage across Skagen, Bornholm, and the Faroe Islands, strengthening both national and allied situational awareness. The...

December 16, 2025
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Rheinmetall Wins German Headset Deal

Rheinmetall has received an order exceeding €130 million to supply 50,000 advanced communication headsets to the German Armed Forces. Known as SmG sets, the systems integrate active hearing protection...

December 16, 2025
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KNDS Delivers 44 Leopard Tanks to Hungary

KNDS Deutschland has confirmed the completion of deliveries for all 44 Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks ordered by Hungary, concluding a multi-year armored forces modernization program initiated in 2018....