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January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Buys 200 Puma IFVs With Spike AT Missiles for $4.9B

Germany has awarded a €4.2 billion procurement contract to the Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland joint venture for the acquisition of 200 additional Puma infantry fighting vehicles, reinforcing the Bundeswehr’s...

January 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Extends Support for UAE THAAD Defense System

The United Arab Emirates’ THAAD missile defense program has received a further boost after Lockheed Martin was awarded a $142.6 million sustainment contract to support two deployed batteries. Issued...

January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Italy Starts $3.17B Procurement for Next-Gen Destroyers

The Italian Navy is preparing to initiate the acquisition of two DDX next-generation destroyers, with the procurement process scheduled to begin on February 18 and an estimated budget of...

January 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

ParaZero Wins First DefendAir Deal With Israeli Defense Body

Israeli counter-drone specialist ParaZero Technologies has announced its first DefendAir system sale to a leading Israeli defense customer, signaling increased operational adoption of its net-based counter-UAS technology. The contract...

January 4, 2026
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Land Platforms

Lithuania Greenlights CV90 MkIV Purchase for NATO Forces

Lithuania has formally endorsed the purchase of 100 Swedish-made CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles, aligning its future mechanized force structure with a multinational NATO procurement initiative involving Finland, Sweden,...

January 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

Boeing Wins $2.73B Contract for US Apache Fleet Support

The US government has awarded Boeing a $2.73 billion sustainment contract to provide long-term support for the Apache attack helicopter program, extending services through the end of the decade....

January 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

Saab Wins $1.3B Contract for France’s GlobalEye AEW&C Jets

Saab has secured a $1.3 billion contract from France for its GlobalEye AEW&C surveillance aircraft, cementing the platform’s role in Europe’s next generation of airborne early warning systems. The...

January 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Saab Secures $326M Bolide Missile Order From Lithuania

Saab has secured a $326 million missile contract from Lithuania to deliver additional Bolide short-range air defense missiles, reinforcing the country’s layered air defense network. The missiles will be...

January 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

HII Delivers 78th Arleigh Burke-Class Warship to US Navy

HII Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered the USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) to the US Navy, marking the acceptance of the 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. The handover followed...

December 31, 2025
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Air Platforms

France Orders Two Saab GlobalEye AEW Aircraft

France has finalized a landmark $1.34 billion defense procurement deal with Saab for two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, reinforcing its long-term strategy to upgrade airborne early warning assets and maintain...