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December 29, 2025
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Netherlands Approves Expansion of CV90 IFV Fleet

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to acquire additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to expand the capabilities of the Royal Netherlands Army. The purchase will be...

December 29, 2025
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Indonesia Launches Indigenous Arrowhead 140 Frigate Program

Indonesia has taken a major step forward in naval modernization with the launch of KRI Balaputradewa-322, the country’s first domestically constructed Arrowhead 140-class frigate. The warship measures 140 meters...

December 29, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Rheinmetall Selected to Provide Laser Modules for New German Assault Rifle

Rheinmetall has secured a contract valued at several hundred million euros to supply laser-light modules for the German Armed Forces as part of the introduction of a new standard-issue...

Poland Introduces ‘Invisible Shield’ Drone-Neutralization System

Researchers at Gdańsk University of Technology in Poland have developed a novel method to neutralize hostile drones without using physical explosions, unveiling a system they describe as an “invisible...

Germany Places Order for 84 RCH 155 Wheeled Artillery Systems

Germany has placed a €1.2 billion ($1.4 billion) order for 84 RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled howitzers, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of the country’s artillery forces. The...

December 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Finnish-Made Zeus FPV Drones Delivered to Ukraine for First Time

Finnish defense firm Summa Defence has delivered the first batch of its Zeus first-person view (FPV) drones to Ukraine, marking the operational debut of the system. Industrial production readiness...

December 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

UK and Germany Agree to Joint Trials of RCH 155 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzer

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a £52 million joint contract to procure and test the RCH 155 wheeled 155mm artillery system under a new Early Capability Demonstrator...

December 28, 2025
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Türkiye Conducts Successful F-16 Test Firing of Aselsan’s Tolun Bunker-Buster Munition

Türkiye’s defense firm Aselsan has released video footage confirming the first live air-to-surface firing of its indigenous Tolun precision-guided munition from a Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet, marking...

December 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belarus Takes Delivery of Upgraded Su-30SM2 Jets Amid Deepening Russia Defense Cooperation

Belarus has taken delivery of an additional batch of Russian-built Su-30SM2 multirole fighter jets, with officials indicating the aircraft could be placed on air-defense duty within weeks. The move...

December 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Successful SAMP/T NG Trials Fuel Discussions on Potential Ukraine Deployment by 2026

France has successfully completed the first live-fire test of the SAMP/T NG next-generation air defense system, confirming the performance of its upgraded engagement module and Ground Fire radar. With...