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Hensoldt wins new COBRA radar support contract

The Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) has awarded Hensoldt a new in-service support contract for the COBRA counter-battery radar system, acting on behalf of France and Germany. The...

December 4, 2025
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Sweden orders 94 more Patria 6×6 vehicles

Sweden has expanded its investment in armored mobility with a new order for 94 additional Patria 6×6 vehicles, following a major 321-vehicle procurement made in March 2024. The fresh...

December 4, 2025
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Romania buys $260M HISAR corvette from Turkey

Romania has officially concluded a 223-million-euro ($260 million) defense contract with Turkey to procure a HISAR-class corvette, marking a major step in strengthening its naval capabilities in the Black...

December 4, 2025
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Germany approves buy of Twister recon drones

Germany is moving ahead with a major modernization of its battlefield reconnaissance capabilities after the Budget Committee of the German Parliament reportedly approved 25 million euros ($29 million) to...

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 3, 2025
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Sweden, Finland Add 300 Sisu GTP 4×4 Armored Units

Sweden and Finland have placed a joint order for more than 300 additional Sisu GTP 4×4 armored vehicles, further strengthening their shared Nordic defense cooperation. The new acquisition, valued...

Thailand Buys Barak MX Air Defense from Israel

The Royal Thai Air Force has finalized a 3.44-billion-baht ($107 million) agreement to procure the Barak MX air defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The acquisition forms a...

Hanwha Gets $480M for L-SAM as Seoul OKs Production

South Korea has officially approved the mass production of its Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) following Hanwha Aerospace’s signing of a 705.4-billion won ($480 million) contract with the Defense Acquisition...

December 3, 2025
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Sweden First in Europe to Buy RIPSAW M3 Robot

Sweden has become the first European nation to acquire the RIPSAW M3 robotic ground vehicle, marking a significant milestone for Textron Systems’ expanding unmanned ground portfolio. The purchase highlights...

December 2, 2025
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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...