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December 20, 2025
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Paraguayan Army Set to Induct Brazilian M108 105mm Self-Propelled Howitzers

Paraguay’s Army is preparing to field 105 mm self-propelled artillery for the first time, according to a report by Nacional AM citing a planned donation from Brazil announced by...

December 20, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany Initiates Major Upgrade and Expansion of Puma IFV Fleet to 200 Vehicles

Rheinmetall has announced that the Bundeswehr has signed a revised agreement expanding the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme, significantly increasing fleet numbers via PSM, the Rheinmetall–KNDS Deutschland joint venture....

December 19, 2025
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AIRO Finalizes Production of First US-Made RQ-35 ISR Drones

AIRO Group has finalized production of its first RQ-35 intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drones at its US production site in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a key milestone in the program’s...

December 19, 2025
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R&D

Extended-Range GMLRS Exceeds 100 km Mark in Lockheed Live-Fire Test

The US Army and Lockheed Martin have achieved a new milestone in rocket artillery capability following a successful test of the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER-GMLRS). Launched...

December 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Patria Secures $2.3B Deal to Supply Germany with 800+ CAVS Vehicles

The German government has awarded Patria contracts valued at more than €2 billion ($2.3 billion) for the procurement of 876 units of the Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS). The...

December 19, 2025
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Denmark Signs $117M Contract for Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense

The Danish government has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract exceeding €100 million ($117 million) for the delivery of the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System (NSM CDS)....

December 19, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Finland to Build Military Vehicles at Former Luxury Sports Car Factory

Sisu Auto and Valmet Automotive have signed a cooperation agreement that will see Valmet’s Uusikaupunki factory repurposed to support Finland’s expanding military vehicle manufacturing efforts. The Uusikaupunki facility, situated...

December 19, 2025
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US Army Expands LOCUST Directed-Energy Arsenal with New Deliveries

The US Army has taken delivery of two additional LOCUST directed-energy weapon systems from AeroVironment as part of its Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program. Launched in 2023...

December 19, 2025
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Thales Engages Indian Supplier for Rafale AESA Radar Hardware

French defense major Thales has selected SFO Technologies of India to manufacture complex wired assemblies for the RBE2 AESA radar used on the Rafale combat aircraft in service with...

December 19, 2025
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US Navy Acquires Textron Unmanned Boat for AUKUS Evaluations

As part of AUKUS-related trials, the US Navy has procured an unmanned surface vessel from Textron Systems, reinforcing efforts to advance autonomous maritime capabilities within the trilateral alliance of...