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December 2, 2025
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Austria Seals $1.7B Jet Procurement Agreement for M-346FA Aircraft With Italy

Austria has finalized a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7 billion) contract to acquire 12 M-346FA light combat aircraft from Italian manufacturer Leonardo. The aircraft will be delivered to Linz-Hörsching Air Base starting...

Netherlands Orders 100 Counter-Drone Radars to Guard Bases and Airports

The Netherlands has signed an agreement to purchase 100 drone-tracking radars from local defence technology firm Robin Radar as part of a national initiative to enhance protection of military...

December 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Heckler & Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic Partner to Supply Integrated Weapon Systems Across Europe

Heckler & Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic have signed a cooperation agreement to deliver integrated weapon systems for European defence and security forces. The partnership spans small arms, accessories, and...

December 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Sweden Prepares to Launch Turbojet-Powered Modular UAV

A British aerospace manufacturer has set out to develop an entirely new UAV for Sweden’s military, with delivery targeted within an 18-month development cycle. GKN Aerospace confirmed a cooperation...

December 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

KNDS Wins Contract for 350 Leopard 2A8 Tanks From Five NATO Members

European defence group KNDS has reportedly booked 350 orders for the newly developed Leopard 2A8 main battle tank — the largest volume for any Leopard 2 variant since 1992....

December 1, 2025
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Pratt & Whitney Awarded $1.6B US Navy Deal for F-35 Engine Sustainment

RTX-owned Pratt & Whitney has secured an estimated $1.6-billion US Navy contract to provide sustainment and technical support for the F135 engines that power the F-35 Lightning II fighter...

HENSOLDT Unveils TAERVUS EW System Leveraging AI for Pre-Emptive Battlefield Advantage

HENSOLDT has introduced its TAERVUS system to strengthen electronic warfare operations, aiming to disrupt hostile signals at the earliest possible moment. The name blends the Latin terms “Terra” and...

Denmark Purchases Kongsberg NASAMS Air Defence System in a $579 Million Agreement

Denmark has agreed to a 500-million-euro ($579 million) deal to purchase the NASAMS air defense system from Kongsberg. The Danish defense ministry, having leased NASAMS earlier in July, announced...

December 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

France Steps Into Advanced Loitering Munitions Arena With MUTANT XL

MUTANT XL unites MBDA’s missile technologies with Delair’s drone innovations, creating a highly maneuverable, man-in-the-loop precision strike system tailored for today’s complex battlefield missions. The collaboration marks a significant...

Japan considers exporting Type 03 air defense system to the Philippines amid rising Chinese pressure.

Japan is quietly engaging the Philippines in early discussions about a possible export of the Type 03 Chu SAM medium-range surface-to-air missile system, signaling Tokyo’s intent to dismantle long-standing...