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December 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

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 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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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 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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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 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 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 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 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....