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December 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Nordic Duo Order 300 Extra Sisu GTP Vehicles

Sweden and Finland have jointly ordered over 300 additional Sisu GTP 4×4 armored off-road vehicles, raising total orders above 600 units. Valued at around 2 billion SEK ($211 million),...

December 3, 2025
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Italian Army Expands Iveco Fleet Beyond 2,000

Iveco Defence Vehicles will supply 658 additional tactical logistics trucks to the Italian Army, raising the total order to 2,111 units under an expanded contract. These vehicles extend the...

December 3, 2025
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Thailand Acquires Israeli Barak MX System

The Royal Thai Air Force has signed a 3.44-billion-baht ($107-million) deal to procure Israel Aerospace Industries’ Barak MX air defense system under its IADS modernization program. Designed to counter...

December 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Becomes First EU Buyer of RIPSAW M3

Sweden has become the first European customer for Textron Systems’ RIPSAW M3, acquiring the modular robotic ground vehicle to boost unmanned capabilities. The RIPSAW M3 features a rugged hybrid-electric...

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...

December 2, 2025
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R&D

Spanish Government Approves $3.71B Plan to Modernize F100 Fleet

Spain’s Council of Ministers has given the green light to the mid-life upgrade program for the navy’s F100 frigates. Under the plan, Spanish shipbuilder Navantia will execute the modernization...

December 2, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Egypt–China Collaboration Begins for Joint Drone Manufacturing

Egypt’s state-run Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s North Industries Corporation to co-produce tactical unmanned aerial systems. The partnership will merge Chinese...

December 2, 2025
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US OKs $1B Package to Boost Saudi Helicopter Operations and Training

The United States has approved two potential foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia totaling $1 billion, greenlighting major helicopter sustainment and aviation training initiatives as Riyadh continues its long-standing...

December 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Saab Wins $148M Lithuanian Contract for Deployable Air Defense Units

Swedish defense company Saab has received a third order from Lithuania for its Mobile Short Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system, further strengthening the Baltic nation’s air defense capabilities amid...

December 2, 2025
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New Product Launches

Zen Rolls Out Six Cutting-Edge AI Simulation Systems for Defense Training

Zen Technologies is advancing military training with the launch of six AI-enhanced simulation systems designed to elevate readiness across combat domains. Leading the suite are the Tactical Engagement and...