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Franco-German MPs call for unity on FCAS amid workshare tensions and reports the joint fighter could be reconsidered.
French, German MPs urge unity on FCAS fighter project | StratPost
French, German MPs urge unity on FCAS fighter project | StratPost
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December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Franco-German MPs call for unity on FCAS amid workshare tensions and reports the joint fighter could be reconsidered.
KNDS says 350 Leopard 2A8 tanks have been ordered by five countries, including Germany.
KNDS lists 350 orders for latest Leopard 2 tank | StratPost
KNDS lists 350 orders for latest Leopard 2 tank | StratPost
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December 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
KNDS says 350 Leopard 2A8 tanks have been ordered by five countries, including Germany.
Boeing wins orders for 96 AH-64E Apaches for Poland and 15 KC-46A tankers for the USAF.
Boeing Wins Orders for 96 Polish AH-64, 15 U.S. KC-46 | StratPost
Boeing Wins Orders for 96 Polish AH-64, 15 U.S. KC-46 | StratPost
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December 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Boeing wins orders for 96 AH-64E Apaches for Poland and 15 KC-46A tankers for the USAF.
Poland has chosen Sweden’s A26 Blekinge-class submarine; negotiations with Saab now begin.
Poland Selects Sweden’s Saab A26 Submarine | StratPost
Poland Selects Sweden’s Saab A26 Submarine | StratPost
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December 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Poland has chosen Sweden’s A26 Blekinge-class submarine; negotiations with Saab now begin.
Leonardo unveiled the Michelangelo Dome, integrating sensors, cyber and AI systems to counter multi-domain threats.
Leonardo Unveils “Michelangelo Dome” | StratPost
Leonardo Unveils “Michelangelo Dome” | StratPost
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December 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Leonardo unveiled the Michelangelo Dome, integrating sensors, cyber and AI systems to counter multi-domain threats.
The Indian Navy has received Taragiri, its fourth Project 17A frigate.
Indian Navy Takes Delivery of Project 17A Frigate Taragiri | StratPost
Indian Navy Takes Delivery of Project 17A Frigate Taragiri | StratPost
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December 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The Indian Navy has received Taragiri, its fourth Project 17A frigate.
Safran announces new India investments: LEAP & M88 MRO centres and a JV with BEL to build the Hammer weapon.
Safran to Make Hammer with BEL, Opens MRO in India | StratPost
Safran to Make Hammer with BEL, Opens MRO in India | StratPost
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December 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Safran announces new India investments: LEAP & M88 MRO centres and a JV with BEL to build the Hammer weapon.
SMPP and KNDS will offer KATANA precision-guided 155mm shells to the Indian Army under Make in India.
KNDS, SMPP to Pitch KATANA PG Shells to India | StratPost
KNDS, SMPP to Pitch KATANA PG Shells to India | StratPost
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December 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
SMPP and KNDS will offer KATANA precision-guided 155mm shells to the Indian Army under Make in India.
INS Sahyadri arrived in Manila after exercises with the Philippine Navy.
INS Sahyadri in Manila After Drills With Philippine Navy | StratPost
INS Sahyadri in Manila After Drills With Philippine Navy | StratPost
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December 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
INS Sahyadri arrived in Manila after exercises with the Philippine Navy.
Germany will stand up six kamikaze-drone units by 2029, with first medium-range battery due in 2027.
German military to form six kamikaze drone units | StratPost
German military to form six kamikaze drone units | StratPost
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December 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Germany will stand up six kamikaze-drone units by 2029, with first medium-range battery due in 2027.
INS Mahe, the first Mahe-class shallow-water ASW vessel, has been commissioned into the Indian Navy.
INS Mahe ASW Shallow Water Craft Commissioned | StratPost
INS Mahe ASW Shallow Water Craft Commissioned | StratPost
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December 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
INS Mahe, the first Mahe-class shallow-water ASW vessel, has been commissioned into the Indian Navy.
Dutch Defence Ministry: Personnel at Volkel Air Base near Nijmegen fired at multiple drones over the installation, which hosts F-35 stealth fighters of the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force.
Dutch Military Fires on Drones Over F-35 Air Base | StratPost
Dutch Military Fires on Drones Over F-35 Air Base | StratPost
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November 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Dutch Defence Ministry: Personnel at Volkel Air Base near Nijmegen fired at multiple drones over the installation, which hosts F-35 stealth fighters of the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force.
ICEYE and SSC have signed an LoI to explore cooperation in satellite operations, mission development and launch capabilities, following discussions at the NATO Arctic Space Forum.
ICEYE, SSC Agree to Explore Nordic, NATO Space Coop. | StratPost
ICEYE, SSC Agree to Explore Nordic, NATO Space Coop. | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
ICEYE and SSC have signed an LoI to explore cooperation in satellite operations, mission development and launch capabilities, following discussions at the NATO Arctic Space Forum.
An Indian Air Force Tejas crashed during a demo at Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot. An inquiry has been ordered.
IAF Tejas LCA crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot killed | StratPost
IAF Tejas LCA crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot killed | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
An Indian Air Force Tejas crashed during a demo at Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot. An inquiry has been ordered.
NTSB prelim report: fatigue cracking in a pylon mount led to the left-engine separation on UPS Flight 2976, killing 14 people.
Engine Break from Wing Pylon Caused UPS MD-11 Crash | StratPost
Engine Break from Wing Pylon Caused UPS MD-11 Crash | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
NTSB prelim report: fatigue cracking in a pylon mount led to the left-engine separation on UPS Flight 2976, killing 14 people.
An F-22 pilot has commanded an unmanned aircraft in flight during tests by Lockheed Martin, GA-ASI and L3Harris at NTTR.
F-22 Commands Drone During LMT, GA-ASI MUM-T Tests | StratPost
F-22 Commands Drone During LMT, GA-ASI MUM-T Tests | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
An F-22 pilot has commanded an unmanned aircraft in flight during tests by Lockheed Martin, GA-ASI and L3Harris at NTTR.
The UK has awarded MBDA a £316M contract to advance the DragonFire laser system for deployment on a Type 45 destroyer by 2027.
UK orders MBDA DragonFire laser drone interceptor | StratPost
UK orders MBDA DragonFire laser drone interceptor | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The UK has awarded MBDA a £316M contract to advance the DragonFire laser system for deployment on a Type 45 destroyer by 2027.
Left politician Jan van Aken has suggested marijuana use as a way to avoid Germany’s planned service assessments, drawing widespread criticism.
German Left-Wing Leader: Smoke Joint to Avoid Draft | StratPost
German Left-Wing Leader: Smoke Joint to Avoid Draft | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Left politician Jan van Aken has suggested marijuana use as a way to avoid Germany’s planned service assessments, drawing widespread criticism.
Germany has presented the Leopard 2A8 and upgraded PzH 2000 A4 as part of its armoured modernisation efforts.
Germany Unveils Leopard 2A8 tank, Upgraded PzH 2000 | StratPost
Germany Unveils Leopard 2A8 tank, Upgraded PzH 2000 | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Germany has presented the Leopard 2A8 and upgraded PzH 2000 A4 as part of its armoured modernisation efforts.
The U.S. has approved possible FMS sales to India for Javelin missiles and Excalibur rounds worth $92.8M.
U.S. Clears Sale of Javelin Missiles, Excalibur Shells to India | StratPost
U.S. Clears Sale of Javelin Missiles, Excalibur Shells to India | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The U.S. has approved possible FMS sales to India for Javelin missiles and Excalibur rounds worth $92.8M.
Germany has inducted its first P-8A Poseidon for ASW and GIUK gap surveillance, with eight aircraft planned by 2028.
German Navy Inducts Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft | StratPost
German Navy Inducts Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Germany has inducted its first P-8A Poseidon for ASW and GIUK gap surveillance, with eight aircraft planned by 2028.
Nokia and Tesi have invested €100M in NestAI to develop AI-enabled defence and critical-infrastructure capabilities.
Nokia in €100M Investment in NestAI for Defence AI | StratPost
Nokia in €100M Investment in NestAI for Defence AI | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Nokia and Tesi have invested €100M in NestAI to develop AI-enabled defence and critical-infrastructure capabilities.
The EU is pushing new military-mobility rules to enable coordinated troop movement across Europe by 2027, plus a roadmap to strengthen defence-industry capacity.
EU Moots 'Military Schengen' for Mobility Across Europe | StratPost
EU Moots 'Military Schengen' for Mobility Across Europe | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The EU is pushing new military-mobility rules to enable coordinated troop movement across Europe by 2027, plus a roadmap to strengthen defence-industry capacity.
Rheinmetall says it plans to grow revenue to ~€50B by 2030, reflecting rising demand for artillery, ammunition and air-defence systems.
Rheinmetall Targets €50 Billion in Sales by 2030 | StratPost
Rheinmetall Targets €50 Billion in Sales by 2030 | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Rheinmetall says it plans to grow revenue to ~€50B by 2030, reflecting rising demand for artillery, ammunition and air-defence systems.
Germany has drafted reforms allowing the Bundeswehr to counter threatening drones domestically, including using jamming or force.
Germany backs military role in domestic drone defence | StratPost
Germany backs military role in domestic drone defence | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Germany has drafted reforms allowing the Bundeswehr to counter threatening drones domestically, including using jamming or force.