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December 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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 25, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 24, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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

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...

December 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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,...

December 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

BAE Wins $171M Ammunition Contracts From Sweden, Finland

Defense manufacturer BAE Systems has won new ammunition contracts worth about $171 million to deliver programmable Bofors 40mm and 57mm rounds to Sweden and Finland, reinforcing regional efforts to...

December 23, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Cleared for $951M AMRAAM Extended Range Missiles

Washington has cleared a potential $951 million sale of AMRAAM-ER missiles to Denmark, reinforcing the NATO member’s efforts to modernize its air and missile defense capabilities. Approved by the...

December 23, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

TAURUS NEO Missile Order Enhances Germany’s Strike Power

Germany has awarded TAURUS Systems, jointly owned by MBDA and Saab, a contract to produce the TAURUS NEO long-range stand-off missile, reinforcing the Bundeswehr’s deep strike and suppression of...

December 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

Naval Group Delivers Greece’s First FDI Frigate

The Hellenic Navy has received its first FDI frigate, HS Kimon (F601), from France’s Naval Group, reinforcing Greece’s naval modernization efforts in the Eastern Mediterranean. Following its official handover...