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December 24, 2025
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Spain Procures 18 C295 Aircraft for Paratroop Operations and Aircrew Training

Airbus has announced that Spain’s Ministry of Defence has ordered 18 C295 transport aircraft to modernise the fleets currently used by the Spanish Air and Space Force for pilot...

December 24, 2025
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Italy Fields First Rheinmetall Skynex SHORAD System to Address Drone Threats

Rheinmetall has announced the handover of the first Skynex short-range air defense system to the Italian Army, following a ceremony on 18 December at the Comando Artiglieria Controaerei base...

December 24, 2025
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Spain Bolsters Air Defense With $1.7bn Contract for Four Patriot Fire Units

RTX subsidiary Raytheon has won a $1.7 billion contract to deliver four Patriot air and missile defense systems to Spain, according to Reuters. The agreement reflects a broader push...

December 24, 2025
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South Korea Develops Autonomous Framework to Enable Naval Manned–Unmanned Operations

South Korea is taking steps to operationalize manned–unmanned naval teaming by developing core systems for combat unmanned surface vessels capable of operating in concert with crewed naval platforms. The...

December 23, 2025
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Naval Group Delivers First FDI Frigate, Marking Milestone for Greek Navy

Greece has formally received its first defense and intervention frigate (FDI) from Naval Group, the HS Kimon (F601), marking a key milestone in the Hellenic Navy’s modernization program. After...

December 23, 2025
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Saab Strengthens Swedish Army Firepower With Arthur Radar Order

Saab has secured a Swedish government contract to supply Arthur counter-battery radar systems, including long-term sustainment and support, for the Swedish Armed Forces. The order, worth around 1.1 billion...

December 23, 2025
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Washington Clears $951M AMRAAM-ER Missile Package for Denmark

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of AMRAAM-ER missiles to Denmark as part of the country’s ongoing air and missile defense modernization efforts. The...

December 23, 2025
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Nordic Ammunition Demand Drives $171M Contract Win for BAE Systems

BAE Systems has been awarded contracts totaling about $171 million to supply next-generation programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland, reinforcing their defense capabilities amid heightened regional security challenges. The...

December 23, 2025
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TAURUS NEO Procurement Reinforces Germany’s Long-Range Precision Strike Posture

TAURUS Systems, the MBDA–Saab joint venture, has secured a production contract from the German government for the next-generation TAURUS NEO stand-off missile, significantly enhancing Germany’s deep-strike capabilities. The contract,...

December 23, 2025
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Ratel IFV Debut Underscores Poland’s Shift Toward Heavier and More Survivable Ground Platforms

A new heavy infantry fighting vehicle under development in Poland is highlighting the country’s shift toward greater protection and survivability on the modern battlefield. The vehicle, known as Ratel,...