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December 29, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Delivers Laser Tech for Germany’s New Rifle

German defense contractor Rheinmetall has been awarded a multi-hundred-million-euro contract to supply advanced laser-light modules for the Bundeswehr, supporting the nationwide rollout of Germany’s next-generation assault rifle. The deal...

December 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

First Zeus FPV Combat Drones From Finland Reach Ukraine

Summa Defence of Finland has begun deliveries of its Zeus FPV drone systems to Ukraine, supplying a new generation of tactical unmanned platforms developed specifically for modern battlefield conditions....

German Army Procures 84 RCH 155 Artillery Systems

Germany has placed a €1.2-billion order for 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers, reinforcing efforts to modernize its artillery units with high-mobility, long-range firepower. The contract was awarded to Artec,...

December 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

UK–Germany $70M Joint Agreement for RCH 155 Systems

The UK and Germany have formalized a £52-million joint artillery procurement deal, marking a significant step in enhancing long-range firepower and operational mobility for NATO forces. The agreement centers...

December 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

UK and Germany Partner to Test RCH 155 Artillery

Britain and Germany have launched a joint artillery evaluation program after signing a £52 million contract to procure and test the RCH 155 8×8 self-propelled howitzer. The initiative, known...

December 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

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
R&D

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...