Bayraktar Kizilelma performs first autonomous close-formation wingman flight test in Türkiye
Prototypes of the Bayraktar Kizilelma developed by Baykar Technologies have achieved a first in aviation by conducting close formation flight entirely through autonomous systems.
UK defence exports surge to record £20 billion in 2025, backing thousands of skilled jobs nationwide
The UK is set to record its highest value of defence exports since records began more than 40 years ago, with over £20 billion secured in 2025, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
U.S. Army Abrams tanks conducted live-fire exercise in Estonia to demonstrate combat readiness
A live-fire exercise by a United States tank unit was held at the Estonian Defence Forces’ central training area and concluded on December 22, confirming the unit’s combat readiness.
Hanwha Defense USA signs U.S. Army research deal on K9 howitzers and 58-calibre cannon programme
Hanwha Defense USA has secured a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center to study integration of a 58-calibre cannon into its K9 family of self-propelled howitzers.
German Army chooses CZ pistol as new standard sidearm following international tender process
Colt CZ Group SE has announced that its subsidiary Česká zbrojovka a.s. has been selected by the Bundeswehr to supply its new standard sidearm.
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Bayraktar Kizilelma performs first autonomous close-formation wingman flight test in Türkiye
Prototypes of the Bayraktar Kizilelma developed by Baykar Technologies have achieved a first in aviation by conducting close formation flight entirely through autonomous systems.
United States delivers final batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to Indian Army
On 22 December, the United States Embassy in India announced the delivery of the final batch of Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters ordered so far by India.
Kongsberg acquires U.S. missile firm Zone 5 to expand affordable high-volume strike production output
Kongsberg has signed an agreement to acquire California-based Zone 5 Technologies LLC, which designs and produces affordable, mass-producible long-range strike and anti-drone missiles.
Missile defence: Rafael Systems Global Sustainment selected for SHIELD programme
Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS) has been selected as an awardee in the Missile Defense Agency’s second series of staggered awards under the SHIELD Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract.
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EDGE and EM&E Group sign technology transfer deal to manufacture FEROX 6×6 in Spain locally
EDGE Group and EM&E Group have signed a technology transfer contract to manufacture the FEROX 6×6 armoured vehicle in Spain.
UK and Germany sign £52 million contract for RCH 155 mobile artillery procurement and joint testing
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for advanced RCH 155 mobile artillery capable of firing while on the move and striking targets up to 70 kilometres away.
Rheinmetall to deliver weapon and electronic systems for German RCH 155 self-propelled artillery systems
Rheinmetall is set to play a central role in the RCH155 wheeled howitzer project following a major order placed by the German Armed Forces with Artec GmbH.
U.S. Army Abrams tanks conducted live-fire exercise in Estonia to demonstrate combat readiness
A live-fire exercise by a United States tank unit was held at the Estonian Defence Forces’ central training area and concluded on December 22, confirming the unit’s combat readiness.
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Fincantieri Marinette Marine taps former U.S. Navy secretary Kenneth J. Braithwaite as chair
Fincantieri Marinette Marine has appointed former U.S. ambassador to Norway and former Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite as chairman of its board of directors.
German Navy authorised to procure MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones for maritime surveillance operations
The German Navy has received authorisation to procure the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft system from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI).
U.S. Navy invests $448 million in AI-driven Ship OS to accelerate shipbuilding efficiency and output
On 9 December, the U.S. Navy announced a $448 million investment in the Shipbuilding Operating System, or Ship OS, aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding industrial base.
RTX wins $785 million contract to supply 350 Tomahawk Block V cruise missiles to U.S. forces, allies
On 23 December, the United States Department of War announced that it had signed a new contract with RTX for the production and delivery of Tomahawk Block V cruise missiles.
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L3Harris wins up to $843 million Space Development Agency contract for Tranche 3 tracking satellites
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract by the Space Development Agency to build 18 infrared satellites for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer, with a value of up to $843 million.
NATO intelligence suspects Russia is developing a weapon designed to disrupt Starlink satellites
Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon aimed at Elon Musk’s Starlink network, according to intelligence findings seen by The Associated Press.
Rheinmetall and SATIM sign technology supply agreement to support Bundeswehr satellite SAR programme
Rheinmetall and SATIM Monitoring Satelitarny have signed a technology supply agreement to support Germany’s satellite-based reconnaissance programme for the Bundeswehr.
Space Development Agency awards $3.5 billion contracts to build 72 missile-tracking satellites
The Space Development Agency has awarded four agreements worth about $3.5 billion to build 72 Tracking Layer satellites for Tranche 3 of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture in low Earth orbit.