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December 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Croatia expands artillery strength with the purchase of 18 Caesar MkII howitzers from France

The Croatian government has finalized an agreement to acquire 18 Caesar MkII self-propelled howitzers from France. The deal for the 18 Caesar 155mm artillery systems — along with related...

December 11, 2025
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Rolls-Royce receives an order exceeding 300 engines for Europe’s upcoming Leopard 2 fleets

KNDS has selected Rolls-Royce to supply mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines for European Leopard 2 main battle tanks. The contract includes more than 300 engine systems for integration into...

December 11, 2025
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NATO signs a procurement agreement for NH90 helicopters designated for the Netherlands

NATO’s Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) has awarded NHIndustries a contract to deliver three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters (NFH) to the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. Placed on behalf...

December 11, 2025
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Australia to acquire six Ghost Bat “loyal wingman” drones in a $930M deal

Australia has awarded Boeing Defence Australia a contract to deliver six additional MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Valued at 1.4 billion Australian dollars ($930 million), the deal progresses...

December 10, 2025
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R&D

Northrop Grumman Unveils Enhanced Next-Generation G/ATOR Radar

A new software upgrade is boosting the capability of Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR), extending its detection range and improving response times on the battlefield. The enhancement...

December 10, 2025
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United States Clears $79M Sale of Hellfire Missiles to Belgium

The US State Department has authorized a potential $79-million foreign military sale to Belgium involving AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles and associated services. Belgium has asked for up to 240 Hellfire...

December 10, 2025
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Kongsberg Secures Contract to Equip Swedish CV90s With Protector RS4 Remote Turrets

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace to supply Protector RS4 remote weapon stations for the Swedish Army’s CV90 fleet. The deal, worth...

December 10, 2025
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Switzerland Selects SIG Sauer P320 as Its New Service Pistol

Switzerland has chosen the SIG Sauer P320 as the new standard sidearm for its armed forces, replacing the long-serving SIG P220, or Pistol 75, which has been in use...

December 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Lockheed Partners With Hadrian to Accelerate Missile Production

Lockheed Martin has joined forces with Hadrian to accelerate the production of critical missile components, a move aimed at strengthening the resilience and scalability of US defense manufacturing. Under...

December 10, 2025
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Peru Finalizes Major Latin American Deal for Korea’s K2 Tanks and K808 Armored Vehicles

South Korea has signed a framework agreement with Peru to supply K2 Black Panther main battle tanks and K808 White Tiger armored personnel carriers—an export Seoul says could become...