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December 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Aselsan Tolun Munition Tested from Turkish F-16

Turkey has completed the first live air-to-ground firing of the Aselsan-developed Tolun precision-guided munition from an F-16 multirole fighter, confirming the weapon’s operational maturity. Video released by Aselsan shows...

December 27, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Russia Delivers Modernized Su-30SM2 Jets to Belarus

Belarus has received an additional shipment of Russian-manufactured Su-30SM2 multirole fighter aircraft, continuing a steady buildup of combat aviation closely aligned with Moscow. According to Belarusian officials, the fighters...

December 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
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France’s SAMP/T NG Test Boosts Ukraine Plans

France has carried out the first live-fire test of the SAMP/T NG air defense system, confirming key capabilities of its next-generation engagement module and Ground Fire radar. Conducted at...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

December 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
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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,...