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  • [ December 25, 2025 ] Lithuania Becomes the Second Largest CAESAR Howitzers Operators in Europe. Europe
  • [ December 25, 2025 ] Turkish Defense Exports Reached $8.5 Billion in 2024. Defense Industry
  • [ December 25, 2025 ] Lithuania purchases 100 CV90 armored fighting vehicles. Europe
  • [ December 24, 2025 ] Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s only Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft. Air Platform
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Month: December 2025

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second Largest CAESAR Howitzers Operators in Europe.

December 25, 2025 GDC 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

Defense Industry

Turkish Defense Exports Reached $8.5 Billion in 2024.

December 25, 2025 GDC 0

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Europe

Lithuania purchases 100 CV90 armored fighting vehicles.

December 25, 2025 GDC 0

Lithuania has approved plans to acquire 100 Swedish-made CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles as part of a joint procurement with five other NATO allies, a move aimed at modernizing its ground forces and expanding regional […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s only Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft.

December 24, 2025 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said it disabled a Russian Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft ahead of a separate operation that destroyed a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the port of Novorossiysk. The disclosure reveals a two-phase operation […]

South Asia

China’s CCTV Surveillance Empire at Home and in Nepal Built on American Technologies.

December 24, 2025 GDC 0

The white dome of Boudhanath rises like a silent guardian over the chaotic sprawl of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, crowned by a golden spire that pierces the sky. Painted on each of the spire’s four sides […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Sweden’s Gripen Test Fires Taurus KEPD Cruise Missile For Deep Strike Capability.

December 24, 2025 GDC 0

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Europe

Nordic Air Defence to trial Kreuger interceptor drone in Ukraine.

December 24, 2025 GDC 0

Nordic Air Defence plans winter flight tests of its Kreuger interceptor drone, followed by trials in Ukraine, according to company officials. Nordic Air Defence confirmed in an interview with Defender Media that it will flight-test […]

Americas

President Trump cements his legacy with a new class of battleship for US Navy.

December 24, 2025 GDC 0

President Donald Trump’s name is being attached to a new class of U.S. battleships that will have nuclear capabilities. Making the announcement at an event at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Navy Secretary John Phelan […]

Europe

Thyssenkrupp awarded contract to produce DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for Germany and Norway.

December 24, 2025 GDC 0

On 19 December 2025, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Germany’s procurement authority BAAINBw signed a framework agreement in Koblenz covering DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for the German Norwegian Type 212CD submarine program. The deal ties Europe’s next-generation […]

Africa

Temu tank: Nigerian Army’s Chinese-made VT-4 tank takes 30 minutes to cool down the turret and are incapable of rapid fire.

December 23, 2025 GDC 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. Reports of the Nigerian Army’s VT-4 tanks taking 30 minutes to fire a shell are related to the same overheating issues with […]

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  • Philippines Wants To Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

    December 11, 2024 0
    Two Philippine officials said Wednesday that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrence despite China’s expressions of alarm. Philippines intends [...]
  • Indian Air Force Rebuilds “101 Squadron” At Hashimara Base

    May 18, 2021 0
    At the end of May, the Air Force will have 24 Rafale fighter jets in India, with another seven kept for training purposes in France and only five more to be handed over before the [...]
  • Norway allocates additional $5.7 billion to Ukraine until 2030

    September 21, 2024 0
    Oslo announced on Sept. 20 that Norway’s civil and military support program for Ukraine, known as the Nansen program, will be extended until 2030 and increased by 5 billion kroner ($475 million) this year. Norway [...]
  • Slovenia procures C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

    November 28, 2021 0
    Slovenian Defence Minister Matej Tonin and his Italian counterpart, Lorenzo Guerini, signed a government-to-government agreement in Rome on 17 November for a C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft for the Slovenian Armed Forces, the Slovenian government [...]
  • Northrop Grumman to produce Hydra-70 illuminating flares for US Army

    February 18, 2025 0
    Northrop Grumman has received a contract to produce illuminating flares for the US Army’s Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions’ (TAGM) unguided Hydra-70 Rocket programme. Northrop Grumman to modernize US Navy’s E-6B Mercury FleetDateMarch 13, 2022Northrop [...]
  • Ukraine War: Hyped Up Su-75 Checkmate Remained As A Pipe-dream For Russian Air Force

    November 14, 2023 0
    To hype their Su-75 “Checkmate” aircraft at the Dubai Air Show last month, Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau officials offered up bottles of a limited-edition Checkmate perfume. No fragrance, however, will mask how the Su-75 isn’t a [...]
Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second Largest CAESAR Howitzers Operators in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

Europe

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

December 22, 2025 0

Elbit Systems said on Tuesday that Greece has taken a key step toward acquiring the Israeli company’s PULS rocket artillery system, after the Hellenic Parliament and the Government Council for National Security approved a dedicated […]

Infantry Weapons

Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

December 21, 2025 0

The $2.3-billion deal between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv calls for the delivery of advanced defense systems over eight years. The UAE has been identified as the undisclosed buyer behind a $2.3-billion contract signed last […]

Europe

Ukraine partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery system.

December 20, 2025 0

Ukraine has partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems using Mercedes-Benz Zetros tactical transport trucks. Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the project will cost 750 million euros ($879.9 million) and targets […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Temu rockets: The Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type-90B rocket artillery exploded after heavy fire.

December 18, 2025 0

Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm and PHL-03 300 mm multiple launch rocket systems into Thai border areas, according to Reuters. On 18 December 2025, a […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Thai Army captured Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missile system.

December 15, 2025 0

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  • Europe

    Polish WZU SA has completed the first Lockheed Martin production readiness review

  • Europe

    Paranoid Putin installed barricades and sandbags in Crimea beach

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Hails Royal Navy For Sending HMS Queen Elizabeth To South China Sea

  • Industry

    UAE-Israeli Companies Signs Joint Venture Project

  • Middle East

    Where are Iran’s main nuclear sites, and what is it used for?

  • Americas

    Kongsberg to provide propulsion system for new Colombian Navy’s PES frigate

  • Europe

    Russia Evacuates Nuclear Bombers From Engels Airbase Amid Constant Drone Attacks By Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Killed More Than Dozens High-ranking Russian Army Officers

  • Europe

    Terrified Russians Watch As Ukrainian Drone Swarms Hit Kerch Bridge

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Korean Navy Commissions Fourth Daegu-class FFX Batch II Frigate

  • Europe

    Lithuanian Army to receive Kongsberg Protector RWS

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Dropped GBU-72 Bunker Busting Bomb On Hezbollah Headquarter, Possibly Killing Terrorist Group’s Leader Hassan Nasrallah

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves AH-64E Apache Helicopters For Kuwait

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia Finally Admits Pantsir ADS Useless Against Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Plans to Build 12 New Mogami-Class Advanced Frigates in 5 Years

  • Europe

    Russian Soldiers Killed Their Commander In A Mutiny, Report

  • Europe

    German Navy Christens First K130 Batch II Corvette

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russian-launched North Korean KN-23 (Hwasong-11) missiles explode mid-air

  • Industry

    IAI selected five tech startups to develop products

  • C4iSR

    Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS): The “Fish Hook” That Catches Chinese Submarines

  • Europe

    Russia paid $2 billion gold bullion to purchase Iranian-made Shahed-136 kamikaze drones

  • Europe

    Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery Zaluzhny

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract To Build Nine CH-53K Helicopters For US Marines

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Announced Industry Partnerships For Next-gen Howitzers

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s former dictator Hasina and Indian RAW paid $8 per person for participating in a mass demonstration in Bangladesh.

  • Europe

    Losing 15 S-300 Batteries, Russia Started Deploying S-300 Mockup To Deceive Ukrainian Air Force

  • South Asia

    Pakistan intends to procure Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter following sanctions by the US

  • Europe

    President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Lieutenant General Yuri Sodol amid accusations of incompetence

  • Defense Industry

    Germany Commits €100 Billion to Meet NATO Defense Spending Requirement

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Aselsan Bagged $2 Billion Orders From Turkish Aerospace Industries

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones wiped out the military airfield in Crimea, destroying 15 Mi-35 and Mi2-28 helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Launches the Philippine Navy Corvette ‘BRP Miguel Malvar’

  • Europe

    Russian casualties crossed 350,000 soldiers, but Kremlin wouldn’t admit fearing domestic uprising

  • Europe

    Russia deployed North Korean short-range anti-tank missile in the Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Two batteries Of NASAMS II Anti-air System

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to Display TFX Mockup, Hurjet and Drones in Singapore Air Show

  • Europe

    Ukraine to produce Czech CZ BREN 2 assault rifles

  • Air Platform

    Could Canada’s convoluted procurement process leave RCAF without operable fighters?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Siper Long-range Anti-air Missile System Completes Final Trial

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Produce Nine CH-53K King Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Missing Russian Su-30SM may have been downed by Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Russia Su-34 fighter jet crashes in North Ossetia: Russian Defense Ministry

  • Air Platform

    Australia cannot deliver F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to Ukraine until 2024

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 8,144 main battle tanks of T-54, T-64, T-72, T-80 and T-90 models

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany requests U.S. Typhon ground-based missile system to strengthen long-range strike capability in Europe

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin Prepared Evacuation Plans To Iran, Belarus Or Myanmar Should The Russian Army Fail In Ukraine

  • Industry

    Damen poised to build ships in Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Russia Stop Using Iranian Shahed-136 Drones Due To Technical Defects

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei: Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Net Worth $95 Billion Through Drug Dealings, Corruptions, Money Laundering, Real Estates and Prostitutions

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically Made Gripen E to Sky For the First Time

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