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ASELSAN has successfully tested its bunker-buster Tolun munition, destroying a UH-1 helicopter placed beneath reinforced concrete during a live firing from the Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle.
Thales has secured a major contract from Defence Equipment and Support to design, develop and deliver next-generation portable autonomous command centres for the Royal Navy.
Prototypes of the Bayraktar Kizilelma developed by Baykar Technologies have achieved a first in aviation by conducting close formation flight entirely through autonomous systems.
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.
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 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.
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.
American Rheinmetall says it applies a private-investment model to defence manufacturing as the U.S. Army calls for faster, more agile industrial delivery.
United States Navy has expanded details on plans to develop a new class of American-designed battleships following announcements on 22 December by President Donald J. Trump and senior defence officials.
ASELSAN has signed a USD 410 million export contract with Poland’s Armament Agency on 19 December for the direct sale of advanced Electronic Warfare Systems.
Australian Defence Force has completed the transfer of 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, fulfilling a direct request from Kyiv as it continues to resist Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion.
United States Central Command has launched Operation Hawkeye Strike against ISIS in Syria following an attack on U.S. and partner forces last Saturday.
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