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December 29, 2025
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Britain and Germany Finalize $70M Joint RCH 155 Artillery Deal

Britain and Germany have concluded a £52 million ($70.1 million) bilateral contract to jointly acquire and test a next-generation artillery system capable of firing while maneuvering and engaging targets...

December 29, 2025
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Zagreb Signs On to Tatra Tactical Vehicle Acquisition Initiative

The Croatian government has signed a multinational framework contract with Czech truck manufacturer Tatra, opening the door for the Croatian Armed Forces to procure up to 420 T-815 military...

December 29, 2025
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AI Partnership Between Lockheed and MANTECH Targets Military Aviation Sustainment

Lockheed Martin has partnered with MANTECH, a Virginia-based IT and defense services firm, to apply artificial intelligence technologies to the sustainment of US military combat aircraft. Under the strategic...

December 29, 2025
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US Air Force Awards Boeing $2B for B-52 Re-Engining Effort

The US Air Force has issued a $2.04 billion contract to Boeing to continue development of the B-52 engine replacement effort, marking a major milestone in the modernization of...

December 29, 2025
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Dutch Army Boosts Armored Capability With Additional CV90 Vehicles

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced plans to expand its armored forces with the procurement of additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. The acquisition will take place within a...

December 29, 2025
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Indonesia Advances Naval Independence With Locally Built Arrowhead 140

Indonesia’s push to strengthen its naval capabilities advanced with the launch of KRI Balaputradewa-322, the nation’s first Arrowhead 140-class frigate built entirely at home. The ship displaces roughly 6,000...

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 29, 2025
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Poland Reveals Non-Kinetic ‘Invisible Shield’ to Disable Drones

Polish scientists from Gdańsk University of Technology have introduced a non-explosive counter-drone system capable of disabling UAVs through electromagnetic effects, branding the concept an “invisible shield.” Called STRATUS, the...

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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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...