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China Targets US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Sales

China has imposed fresh sanctions on 20 US defense firms, including a Boeing subsidiary, in retaliation for recent US arms sales approvals for Taiwan. The announcement follows growing tensions...

Spain Signs $1.7B Deal for Patriot Air Defense

Spain has moved forward with a major air defense upgrade after signing a $1.7-billion agreement with Raytheon for four Patriot missile defense systems. The deal follows US government approval...

December 26, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Mitsubishi Launches Japan’s Last Mogami-Class Frigate

Japan has launched the final vessel of its Mogami-class multi-role frigates, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries completing construction of the 12th ship for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The launch...

Saab Secures NATO Deal for Sirius Passive Sensors

An undisclosed European NATO country has placed an order with Saab for the Sirius passive sensor system, enhancing its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. The contract, valued at around...

December 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Boosts MQ-9A Reaper Presence for Drug Patrols

The U.S. Air Force has expanded its unmanned aerial operations in the Caribbean with the confirmed deployment of a seventh MQ-9A Reaper drone from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, according to...

US Army to Buy 25 THAAD Systems, Launch Upgrades Major

The FY2026 U.S. missile defense acquisition plan signals a renewed push to sustain and modernize the THAAD air and missile defense system, with discretionary funding allocated for the purchase...

Italy Fields Skynex SHORAD to Counter Drone Threats

The Italian Army has inducted its first Rheinmetall Skynex air defense system, introducing a new generation of networked short-range air defense aimed at countering drones, cruise missiles, and low-altitude...

December 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

South Korea Advances Naval Manned-Unmanned Autonomy

South Korea is accelerating efforts to integrate autonomous surface combatants into its naval force structure, aiming to enable effective manned-unmanned teaming in maritime operations. The initiative focuses on developing...

Spain Signs $1.7bn Contract for Four Patriot Units

Spain has taken a major step to reinforce its national air defense after Raytheon secured a $1.7 billion Patriot system contract, Reuters reported. The deal, executed through the U.S....

December 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Buys 18 C295 Transports for Training, Airborne Ops

Spain has moved to consolidate its light tactical airlift fleet after ordering 18 Airbus C295 aircraft, marking a significant step in modernizing training and airborne operations. According to Airbus,...