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December 3, 2025
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Thailand Buys Barak MX Air Defense From Israel

Thailand has finalized a $107-million contract to acquire the Barak MX air defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries, strengthening the nation’s Integrated Air Defense System. The Barak MX addresses...

December 3, 2025
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Italy Adds Iveco Trucks, Fleet Tops 2,000

Italy has increased its procurement of Iveco Defence Vehicles’ tactical logistics trucks, adding 658 new units for a total of 2,111 platforms under a long-term delivery program running to...

December 2, 2025
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Washington Greenlights $445M Agreement to Support Bahrain’s F-16 Fleet

The United States has authorized a potential $445 million military sale to provide sustainment services for Bahrain’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The package—supported by key contractors Lockheed Martin...

December 2, 2025
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Lockheed Wins $52M Contract for HIMARS and MLRS Maintenance Services

The US Army has signed a $52-million agreement with Lockheed Martin to provide maintenance, operational support, and configuration services for its HIMARS and MLRS launcher systems, including parts storage...

December 2, 2025
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Lithuania Awards Saab $148M Contract for Mobile Air Defense Platforms

Saab of Sweden has received its third Lithuanian order for the Mobile Short Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system, bolstering the Baltic state’s air defense posture as security concerns in...

December 2, 2025
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US Authorizes $1B Helicopter Support and Training Package for Saudi Arabia Amid F-35 Drive

Washington has authorized two potential arms sales to Saudi Arabia worth a combined $1 billion, approving major helicopter sustainment and aviation training packages as Riyadh continues to push for...

December 2, 2025
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Austria Completes $1.7B Acquisition Deal for M-346FA Fighter Aircraft With Italy

Austria has wrapped up a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7 billion) deal to purchase 12 Leonardo M-346FA fighter-attack aircraft from Italy. Deliveries to Linz-Hörsching Air Base will begin in 2028, with the...

December 1, 2025
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Dutch Military Procures 100 Anti-Drone Radars for Critical Infrastructure Protection

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has finalized a contract to acquire 100 drone-detection radars from domestic manufacturer Robin Radar, advancing national efforts to secure military bases and airports. Initial...

December 1, 2025
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Five NATO Nations Place Order for 350 Leopard 2A8 Tanks With KNDS

European defense manufacturer KNDS has secured orders for 350 units of the latest Leopard 2 main battle tank version, the Leopard 2A8 — the highest order volume since 1992....

December 1, 2025
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US Navy Grants Pratt & Whitney $1.6 Billion Contract for F-35 Engine Maintenance

The US Navy has awarded RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney a contract worth approximately $1.6 billion to support F135 engines, the powerplant of the F-35 Lightning II. The agreement...