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BAE Systems Secures $171M Ammo Orders From Nordics

BAE Systems has secured approximately $171 million in contracts to supply advanced programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland, strengthening the two Nordic nations’ artillery, naval, and air defense capabilities....

US Approves $951M AMRAAM-ER Missile Sale to Denmark

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles – Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) to Denmark, with the package valued at...

Germany Orders TAURUS NEO Missiles for Deep Strike

TAURUS Systems, the joint venture between MBDA and Saab, has secured a contract from the German government to manufacture the next-generation TAURUS NEO stand-off missile, significantly enhancing Germany’s long-range...

December 23, 2025
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Greece Takes Delivery of First FDI Frigate From Naval Group

Greece has officially taken delivery of its first FDI (Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention) frigate, the HS Kimon (F601), from French shipbuilder Naval Group, marking a major milestone in...

December 23, 2025
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New Ratel IFV Reflects Poland’s Shift to Heavier Armor

Poland is advancing development of a new heavy infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) known as Ratel, highlighting a growing emphasis on battlefield survivability and protection. Designed to operate in high-threat...

Sweden Orders Saab Arthur Counter-Battery Radar Systems

Saab has been awarded a 1.1-billion-krona ($119 million) contract by Sweden to supply Arthur artillery-locating radar systems along with long-term support services for the Swedish Armed Forces. The agreement...

Hanwha to Develop Cheongung-III Radar for South Korea

Hanwha Systems has secured a 200-billion-won ($135.5 million) contract to develop a multi-function radar for South Korea’s next-generation Cheongung-III air and missile defense system. The agreement was awarded by...

December 23, 2025
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Saab Wins $270M Deal to Develop Gripen Fighters by 2028

Saab has secured a 2.5-billion Swedish krona ($270 million) contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support continued development of the Gripen fighter aircraft through 2028. The...

December 22, 2025
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Australia Orders 18 Landing Craft Medium From Austal

The Australian government has awarded Austal Limited a AUD 1.029 billion (USD 681.4 million) contract to build 18 Landing Craft Medium (LCM) vessels for the Australian Army, marking a...

December 22, 2025
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Australia Adds Two Boats to Evolved Cape Patrol Fleet

Australia has awarded Austal Limited a contract to construct two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels for the country’s Border Force, strengthening maritime security and offshore surveillance capabilities. Valued at...