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December 29, 2025
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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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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 26, 2025
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China Sanctions 20 US Firms Over Taiwan Arms

China has announced a new round of sanctions targeting 20 US defense companies, including a Boeing defense unit, in response to Washington’s latest arms sales to Taiwan. The move...

December 24, 2025
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Italy Inducts Rheinmetall Skynex Air Defense System

Rheinmetall has officially delivered the first Skynex short-range air defense (SHORAD) system to the Italian Army, marking a milestone in Italy’s effort to strengthen protection against drones and low-flying...

December 23, 2025
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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....

December 20, 2025
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Paraguay Army to Deploy Brazilian M108 Howitzers

Paraguay’s Army is set to introduce 105 mm self-propelled artillery for the first time, following a planned equipment transfer from Brazil, according to statements broadcast by Paraguayan public radio...

December 19, 2025
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US Army Receives More LOCUST Laser Weapons

AeroVironment has delivered two additional LOCUST laser weapon systems to the US Army under the service’s Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program. The delivery advances the Army’s efforts...

December 18, 2025
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Ukraine, Germany to Build Bohdana Howitzers on Benz Trucks

Ukraine and Germany have launched a joint initiative to manufacture Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems, with the howitzers to be mounted on Mercedes-Benz Zetros tactical transport trucks. The partnership marks...

December 18, 2025
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US Approves $11B Arms Sale Package for Taiwan

The United States has approved an arms package worth approximately $11 billion for Taiwan, according to an announcement by Taipei, marking one of the largest weapons sales ever authorized...

December 16, 2025
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EOS Wins $80M South Korea Laser Weapon Export Contract

Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has entered into a binding conditional agreement valued at $80 million to manufacture and deliver its 100-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon system to...