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December 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

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 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

December 26, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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...

December 26, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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

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....