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December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Austria Confirms $1.7B M-346FA Fighter Jet Order

Austria has concluded a landmark 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7 billion) deal with Italy to procure 12 M-346FA fighter-attack aircraft from Leonardo, cementing its move toward a more flexible and modernized air...

December 2, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

$52M Lockheed Contract Boosts HIMARS, MLRS Service

Lockheed Martin has secured a $52-million US Army contract to provide long-term support for the HIMARS and MLRS launchers, two of the service’s most critical rocket artillery systems. The...

December 2, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Saudi Gets US OK for $1B Helo Support Amid F-35 Push

The Biden administration has approved two significant military support packages for Saudi Arabia totaling $1 billion, aimed at strengthening the kingdom’s helicopter sustainment capabilities and aviation training infrastructure. The...

December 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Saab Wins $148M Lithuanian Deal for Mobile Air Defense

Lithuania has awarded Saab a significant contract for a third MSHORAD air-defense battery, continuing its rapid investment in mobile, short-range air-defense systems. Valued at nearly 1.4 billion SEK ($148...

December 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Navy Awards P&W $1.6B Contract for F-35 Engines

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has secured a major $1.6-billion US Navy contract to sustain and support the F135 engines that power the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. The...

December 1, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Dutch Military Buys 100 Drone-Defense Radar Units

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to procure 100 advanced drone-detection radars from Dutch firm Robin Radar, reinforcing national security measures around military zones and civilian...

December 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

NATO Nations Order 350 Leopard 2A8 Tanks From KNDS

European manufacturer KNDS has confirmed receiving 350 orders for the new Leopard 2A8 main battle tank, the most significant upgrade to the Leopard line in more than three decades....

December 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Danish Forces Add $579M NASAMS Air Defense System

The Danish Ministry of Defence has signed a 500-million-euro ($579 million) contract to acquire NASAMS, the widely deployed medium-range air defense system developed by Kongsberg. Denmark had previously leased...

November 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belgium Expands Fleet With Five Additional H145M Helos

The Belgian government has endorsed the procurement of five more Airbus H145M helicopters, a move that will expand the combined Defence and Federal Police fleet to 20 units once...

November 30, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Tokyo Considers Type 03 Export to Philippines Amid Tension

Tokyo is engaging in quiet, early-stage talks with the Philippines regarding the possible export of the Type 03 Chu-SAM air defense system, a development that could redefine Japan’s role...