December, 2025 - globaldefencemagazine.com

Rheinmetall UK Delivers Trailblazer Upgrade for Army MLRS

Rheinmetall UK has secured a contract to integrate its Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situational Awareness System into the British Army’s M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) fleet....

BAE Wins $1.7B Navy Deal to Extend APKWS Production

BAE Systems has secured a significant five-year contract with the US Navy to sustain production of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kits. The new deal covers...

Germany Expands 120mm Tank Ammo Orders to Rheinmetall

Germany has taken another major step to strengthen its land warfare capabilities by awarding Rheinmetall a fresh multi-million-euro order for 120mm tank ammunition. The purchase falls under the country’s...

Croatia Buys 18 Caesar MkII Howitzers From France

Croatia has finalized a major defense procurement deal with France to acquire 18 Caesar MkII 155mm self-propelled howitzers as part of its long-term military modernization effort. The agreement, worth...

December 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Anduril, GKN Join Forces for UK Army Project NYX

Anduril UK has expanded its role in the British Army’s Project NYX by forming a strategic partnership with GKN Aerospace to accelerate the development of advanced autonomous land systems....

December 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Australia Buys Six Ghost Bat Drones in $930M Deal

Australia has expanded its investment in autonomous airpower by awarding Boeing Defence Australia a 1.4-billion Australian dollar ($930-million) contract to deliver six additional MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft....

Denmark Expands IRIS-T SLM Buy for Sky Shield Plan

Denmark has strengthened its national air defense network by procuring additional IRIS-T SLM fire units under the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The decision expands Copenhagen’s investment in...

December 11, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Rolls-Royce Wins 300-Engine Deal for Leopard 2 Tanks

KNDS has selected Rolls-Royce to supply its mtu MB 873 Ka-501 diesel engines for the latest batches of European Leopard 2 main battle tanks. The contract covers more than...

December 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

NATO Orders NH90 Helicopters to Boost Dutch Fleet

NATO’s Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) has awarded NHIndustries a new contract to deliver three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters (NFH) to the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. Placed on...

Kongsberg to Deliver RS4 Turrets for Sweden’s CV90 Fleet

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract to deliver its Protector RS4 remote weapon stations for the Swedish Army’s CV90 combat vehicle fleet. The...