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December 29, 2025
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Ukraine Receives Initial Batch of Zeus FPV Drones From Finland

Summa Defence of Finland has confirmed the delivery of the initial batch of Zeus FPV drones to Ukraine, introducing a new family of domestically produced tactical unmanned systems into...

December 29, 2025
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Berlin Procures 84 RCH 155 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Germany has committed €1.2 billion to acquire 84 RCH 155 8×8 wheeled howitzers, reinforcing its artillery modernization strategy and expanding its long-range, high-mobility fire support capabilities. The order was...

December 29, 2025
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Germany Taps Rheinmetall for Laser Systems on Next-Gen Service Rifle

German defense firm Rheinmetall has been awarded a multi-hundred-million-euro contract to provide laser-light aiming modules for the Bundeswehr, supporting the rollout of Germany’s next-generation standard assault rifle. The contract...

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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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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Beijing Targets 20 US Firms in Sanctions Over Taiwan Weapons Sales

China has imposed fresh sanctions on 20 US defense contractors, naming a Boeing unit and other major aerospace and defense firms, following the latest US arms sales to Taiwan....

December 26, 2025
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European NATO Nation Selects Saab’s Sirius Passive Sensor Systems

Saab has received an order from a European NATO customer for its Sirius SIGINT and surveillance system, including associated services, reinforcing growing demand for advanced passive sensing capabilities. The...

December 26, 2025
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Madrid Signs $1.7 Billion Deal for Four Patriot Missile Defense Batteries

Spain has finalized a $1.7 billion procurement agreement with Raytheon for the acquisition of four Patriot air and missile defense batteries, reinforcing the country’s contribution to NATO’s integrated air...

December 25, 2025
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US Army Eyes Purchase of 25 THAAD Systems, Plans Major Obsolescence Modernization

Under its Fiscal Year 2026 acquisition plan, the United States is committing new discretionary funding to sustain and grow the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system....

December 25, 2025
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US Air Force Expands MQ-9A Reaper Operations in Caribbean for Counter-Narcotics Missions

Recent imagery has confirmed the deployment of a seventh U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper drone operating from Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, further expanding persistent surveillance coverage...