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December 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Boeing Secures $2 Billion Contract to Progress B-52 Engine Upgrade

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.04 billion contract to advance development of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP), a key element of the bomber’s long-term...

December 29, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin and MANTECH Deploy AI to Transform US Aircraft Maintenance

Lockheed Martin and Virginia-based IT services company MANTECH have signed a strategic teaming agreement aimed at transforming how the US military maintains and sustains its combat aircraft through the...

December 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Croatia Enters Tatra Military Truck Procurement Program

Croatia has entered into a multinational framework agreement with Czech manufacturer Tatra to procure T-815 military trucks, allowing the Croatian Armed Forces to order up to 420 vehicles in...

December 29, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

UK and Germany Sign $70M Agreement for RCH 155 Mobile Artillery

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a £52 million ($70.1 million) joint procurement agreement for a new artillery capability designed to fire on the move and strike targets...

December 28, 2025
G.Krish
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 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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 27, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
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...

December 27, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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 26, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Commissions Japan’s Last Mogami-Class Frigate

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the 12th and final Mogami-class frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) at its Nagasaki shipyard, marking the completion of the class....