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December 29, 2025
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Rheinmetall to Supply Laser Modules for German Army Rifle

Rheinmetall has secured a contract worth several hundred million euros to supply laser-light modules for the German Armed Forces, supporting the introduction of a new standard assault rifle across...

December 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Finnish Zeus FPV Drones Delivered to Ukraine for First Time

Finnish defense company Summa Defence has delivered the first batch of Zeus first-person view (FPV) drones to Ukraine, marking a new milestone in European support for Ukrainian battlefield capabilities....

Germany Orders 84 RCH 155 Wheeled Howitzers

Germany has approved a €1.2-billion ($1.4-billion) procurement for 84 RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled howitzers, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the Bundeswehr’s artillery forces. The contract has...

December 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

UK, Germany Sign $70M Deal for RCH 155 Artillery

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a £52-million ($70.1-million) joint procurement agreement to advance a next-generation artillery system capable of firing on the move and striking targets at...

December 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
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UK, Germany Sign Deal to Test RCH 155 Howitzer

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a £52 million joint contract to acquire and test the RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled artillery system under a new Early Capability Demonstrator...

December 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Türkiye Tests Tolun Guided Munition from F-16 Jet

Turkey’s defense electronics company Aselsan has confirmed the first successful live air-to-surface firing of its indigenous Tolun precision-guided munition from a Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet. The company...

December 27, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Belarus Receives Upgraded Su-30SM2 Fighter Jets

Belarus has taken delivery of another batch of Russian-built Su-30SM2 multirole fighter jets, further strengthening its air defense capabilities and deepening military integration with Moscow. Belarusian officials said the...

December 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
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SAMP/T NG Test Success Fuels Ukraine Talks

France has successfully completed the first live-fire trial of its next-generation SAMP/T NG air defense system, marking a major milestone in Europe’s missile defense modernization efforts. The test validated...

Saab to Supply Sirius Passive Sensors to NATO Ally

Saab has secured a new contract from an undisclosed European NATO member for its Sirius passive sensor system, strengthening the company’s position in the growing signals intelligence and surveillance...

December 26, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Japan Launches Final Mogami-Class Frigate

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the 12th and final Mogami-class frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), marking a major milestone in Japan’s modern surface combatant program....