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December 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Spain Boosts Air Defense With $1.7bn Patriot Deal

RTX subsidiary Raytheon has won a $1.7 billion contract to supply four Patriot air and missile defense fire units to Spain, according to a report by Reuters. The agreement...

December 24, 2025
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Air Platforms

Spain Orders 18 C295 Aircraft for Paratroop Missions

Airbus has confirmed that Spain’s Ministry of Defence has placed an order for 18 C295 tactical transport aircraft to modernize the Spanish Air and Space Force’s training and airborne...

December 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 23, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

December 23, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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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...