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December 16, 2025
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KNDS Delivers Complete Leopard 2A7HU Tank Fleet to Hungary

The Hungarian Army has received its full complement of 44 Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks following the completion of deliveries by KNDS Deutschland. The milestone marks the successful execution...

December 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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Germany, Belgium Award $1B+ Night Vision Deal to Theon

Germany and Belgium will significantly expand their night-fighting capabilities following the award of a €1-billion contract to the Theon–Hensoldt consortium for additional Mikron night vision goggles. Managed by OCCAR,...

December 16, 2025
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Rheinmetall Secures $152M Combat Headset Deal With Germany

Rheinmetall has secured a contract exceeding €130 million from the German Armed Forces to deliver advanced communication headsets that combine hearing protection with secure battlefield communications. The procurement supports...

December 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Germany, Ukraine Defense Companies Team Up on Drone Production

Germany and Ukraine are strengthening defense-industrial cooperation through a new joint venture aimed at large-scale drone production for the Ukrainian military. The partnership reflects the growing importance of unmanned...

EOS Expands Exports With $80M South Korea Laser Deal

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured an $80-million conditional export agreement to supply its 100-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to a South Korean customer, strengthening Australia’s footprint in the global...

December 15, 2025
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Air Platforms
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US Air Force Receives B-52 Bomber With Advanced Radar

The US Air Force has taken delivery of the first B-52 bomber fitted with Boeing’s APQ-188 AESA radar, beginning a new phase of flight testing under the Radar Modernization...

Northrop Unveils AiON as New Counter-Drone Solution

Northrop Grumman has unveiled AiON, a new counter-drone system aimed at strengthening defenses against the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles. The next-generation C-UAS solution is designed to...

December 15, 2025
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Dutch Military Procures Skyranger Air Defense Systems

Rheinmetall Air Defence has secured a contract from the Dutch Ministry of Defence to deliver Skyranger air defense systems as part of the Netherlands’ efforts to modernize its ground-based...

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Saronic to Build Corsair Autonomous Ships for US Navy

Saronic has secured a $392 million production contract from the US Navy to manufacture its Corsair autonomous surface vessel as part of the service’s push to rapidly field unmanned...

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Ukraine Advances Ground Drone Design With Ratel X

Ratel is advancing Ukraine’s use of unmanned ground systems with the rollout of its latest platform, the Ratel X, a compact robotic vehicle optimized for frontline operations. The design...