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December 3, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Italian Army Expands Fleet to 2,000+ Iveco Trucks

Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) has secured an expanded order from the Italian Army to supply 658 additional tactical logistics trucks, bringing the total number of vehicles under procurement to...

December 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Lithuania Orders $148M Saab Mobile Air Defense Units

Swedish defense manufacturer Saab has secured a third Mobile Short Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system order from Lithuania, marking another major step in strengthening the Baltic nation’s layered air-defense...

December 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Egypt, China Start Joint Production of Military Drones

Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with China’s North Industries Corporation (Norinco) to begin joint production of tactical unmanned aerial systems. The...

December 2, 2025
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Training and Simulation

US Backs $1B Saudi Helicopter Support, Training Plan

The United States has given the green light to two major Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for Saudi Arabia worth a combined $1 billion, reinforcing the kingdom’s long-term push to...

December 2, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Zen Debuts Six New AI-Driven Military Simulators

Zen Technologies has unveiled six advanced AI-powered military training simulators, marking a major leap in next-generation training solutions for armed forces. Leading the lineup is the Tactical Engagement and...

December 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Spain Clears $3.7B Upgrade Plan for F100 Frigates

Spain’s Council of Ministers has officially approved a 3.2-billion-euro ($3.71 billion) mid-life upgrade program for the navy’s F100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates, ensuring their operational relevance through 2045. The...

December 2, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Wins $52M to Support HIMARS and MLRS

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $52-million contract to support the sustainment, operation, and configuration of its two primary rocket artillery platforms: the High Mobility Artillery Rocket...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Austria, Italy Seal $1.7B Deal for M-346FA Jets

Austria has officially finalized its 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7 billion) agreement with Italy for the acquisition of 12 Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft, marking one of the nation’s most significant air...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

US OKs $445M Plan to Sustain Bahrain’s F-16 Fleet

The US State Department has cleared a potential $445-million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to support the sustainment of Bahrain’s F-16 fighter jet fleet, strengthening long-standing defense ties between Washington...

December 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

France Unveils MUTANT XL for Next-Gen Strike Missions

France may be entering a new era of precision-strike capability with the unveiling of MUTANT XL, a next-generation loitering munition jointly developed by MBDA and Delair. The system merges...