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December 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

December 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

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 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 26, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Spain Buys Four Patriot Air Defense Batteries

Spain has signed a $1.7-billion contract with Raytheon to acquire four Patriot air and missile defense systems, significantly enhancing the country’s integrated air defense capabilities. The agreement follows earlier...

December 26, 2025
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Land Platforms

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....

December 26, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Air Force Expands MQ-9 Reaper Ops in Caribbean Region

Newly released imagery confirms that the U.S. Air Force has deployed a seventh MQ-9A Reaper drone from Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, further expanding unmanned surveillance operations...

December 25, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Army Plans 25 THAAD Systems, Major Upgrade Push

The United States has outlined new discretionary funding commitments in its Fiscal Year 2026 acquisition plan to sustain and expand the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense...

December 24, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

South Korea Builds Autonomous Backbone for Smart Navy

South Korea has launched a major effort to advance manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) at sea, focusing on the development of combat unmanned surface vessel (USV) technologies designed to operate alongside...