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Romania Selects Raytheon for Patriot Defense System Supplies

Romania has awarded Raytheon a contract valued at $168 million for the acquisition of components supporting its Patriot air and missile defense systems. The agreement includes the supply of...

December 22, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Austal Secures Contract to Build 18 LCMs for Australia

The Australian government has awarded Austal Limited a contract worth 1.029 billion Australian dollars ($681.4 million) to construct 18 Landing Craft Medium (LCM) vessels for the Australian Army. The...

Germany Expands Arrow 3 Acquisition as Israel Confirms Additional Purchase

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed the signing of a new defence agreement with Germany worth approximately $3.1 billion, aimed at expanding Germany’s Arrow-3 air and missile defence capability....

December 21, 2025
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

AH-1Z Helicopter Fires Red Wolf Missile in U.S. Marine Corps Strike Demonstration

The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully conducted a low-altitude test firing of the Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter over the Atlantic Test Range, according to...

December 21, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Airbus Flexrotor Selected by EU Maritime Safety Agency for Next-Gen Coastal Monitoring

Airbus has announced that the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has selected its Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system under a new framework contract for maritime surveillance services. The award marks...

December 20, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

German Army Begins Puma IFV Modernization Drive Targeting 200 Units

Rheinmetall has confirmed that the German Army (Bundeswehr) has approved an amendment to its Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme, significantly increasing the fleet size through PSM, the joint venture...

December 20, 2025
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New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Paraguay Prepares First-Ever Deployment of Brazilian M108 105mm SP Howitzers

Nacional AM has reported that the Paraguayan Army is set to introduce 105 mm self-propelled artillery for the first time, following a planned equipment transfer from Brazil announced by...

ASELSAN Wins Polish Contract for EW and Counter-Drone Capabilities

Poland has concluded a $410 million export contract with Türkiye’s ASELSAN for advanced electronic warfare systems, representing a major milestone in the country’s defence modernisation programme, according to Turkish...

December 20, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Luxembourg to Procure 54 Jaguar and Griffon Combat Vehicles for Binational Recon Battalion

Luxembourg and Belgium have completed a joint defence procurement to acquire 54 French-built armoured vehicles for a newly formed binational reconnaissance unit, reinforcing NATO force integration and advancing European...

US Army Takes Delivery of Additional LOCUST Laser Systems from AeroVironment

AeroVironment (AV) has delivered two more LOCUST laser weapon systems to the US Army under the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program. The AMP-HEL initiative, awarded to AV...