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December 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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...

December 23, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

December 23, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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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Air Platforms

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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Naval Platforms

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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Naval Platforms

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...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon to Supply Patriot Air Defense Parts to Romania

Romania has signed a $168 million contract with Raytheon for the procurement of additional Patriot air and missile defense system components, reinforcing the country’s efforts to strengthen its multi-layered...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Boeing, Anduril Partner on US Army Interceptor Program

Boeing and defense technology firm Anduril Industries have formed a partnership to develop a high-speed interceptor missile aimed at strengthening the US Army’s layered air and missile defense architecture....

December 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Babcock Launches Jackal 3 Extenda for British Army

Babcock has unveiled the first vehicles from the second production tranche of Jackal 3 Extenda (E) High Mobility Transporters for the British Army, with manufacturing taking place in Plymouth,...