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The U.S. says China carried out a nuclear test in June 2020, a week after the Galwan clash with Indian troops. The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organisation reported no detection, while the U.S. says China may have used a method to reduce seismic signals.
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U.S. Says China Tested Nuke Week After Galwan Clash | StratPost
U.S. Says China Tested Nuke Week After Galwan Clash | StratPost
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February 7, 2026 at 1:19 AM
The U.S. says China carried out a nuclear test in June 2020, a week after the Galwan clash with Indian troops. The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organisation reported no detection, while the U.S. says China may have used a method to reduce seismic signals.
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The Indian Navy has commissioned its first indigenously-built Diving Support Craft, DSC A20, to support underwater and diving operations.
Indian Navy Commissions Diving Support Craft | StratPost
Indian Navy Commissions Diving Support Craft | StratPost
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December 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The Indian Navy has commissioned its first indigenously-built Diving Support Craft, DSC A20, to support underwater and diving operations.
GE Aerospace will supply eight LM2500 engines for two new U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
U.S. Navy Orders LM2500 Engines for Arleigh Burke DDGs | StratPost
U.S. Navy Orders LM2500 Engines for Arleigh Burke DDGs | StratPost
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December 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
GE Aerospace will supply eight LM2500 engines for two new U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
The German Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, with 31 planned to replace the Sea Lynx fleet.
German Navy Receives 1st NH90 Naval Helicopter | StratPost
German Navy Receives 1st NH90 Naval Helicopter | StratPost
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December 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The German Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, with 31 planned to replace the Sea Lynx fleet.
Russia has rejected calls for a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine, saying it wants to end the war rather than pause fighting.
Kremlin rejects Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine | StratPost
Kremlin rejects Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine | StratPost
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December 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Russia has rejected calls for a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine, saying it wants to end the war rather than pause fighting.
Germany’s parliament will consider a defence spending package of around €50B, covering air defence systems and new army vehicles.
Germany to Consider Spending €50B on Defence | StratPost
Germany to Consider Spending €50B on Defence | StratPost
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December 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Germany’s parliament will consider a defence spending package of around €50B, covering air defence systems and new army vehicles.
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $1.7B to keep producing APKWS laser-guidance kits for low-cost precision weapons.
BAE Systems Wins $1.7B U.S. Navy Order for APKWS | StratPost
BAE Systems Wins $1.7B U.S. Navy Order for APKWS | StratPost
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December 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $1.7B to keep producing APKWS laser-guidance kits for low-cost precision weapons.
Germany’s defence minister says any European protection force for Ukraine would depend on Russia’s response and unresolved legal and command issues.
Pistorius cautious on European force for Ukraine | StratPost
Pistorius cautious on European force for Ukraine | StratPost
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December 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Germany’s defence minister says any European protection force for Ukraine would depend on Russia’s response and unresolved legal and command issues.
KNDS Deutschland and Leonardo have signed an agreement to develop a new mobile artillery system for Italy. It combines a 155 mm gun with a wheeled vehicle and can fire up to nine rounds per minute with a small crew.
KNDS and Leonardo to Jointly Develop Mobile Artillery | StratPost
KNDS and Leonardo to Jointly Develop Mobile Artillery | StratPost
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December 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
KNDS Deutschland and Leonardo have signed an agreement to develop a new mobile artillery system for Italy. It combines a 155 mm gun with a wheeled vehicle and can fire up to nine rounds per minute with a small crew.
Lithuania has signed an industrial cooperation deal with KNDS, Rheinmetall and EPSO-G to assemble and maintain Leopard 2A8 tanks locally, with domestic assembly starting in 2028.
KNDS to Build Leopard 2A8 Tanks in Lithuania | StratPost
KNDS to Build Leopard 2A8 Tanks in Lithuania | StratPost
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December 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Lithuania has signed an industrial cooperation deal with KNDS, Rheinmetall and EPSO-G to assemble and maintain Leopard 2A8 tanks locally, with domestic assembly starting in 2028.
Germany has added 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters to its order, bringing the total to 82. The aircraft will support special forces missions across training, reconnaissance and light attack roles.
Germany Adds 20 H145M Helicopters With New Order | StratPost
Germany Adds 20 H145M Helicopters With New Order | StratPost
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December 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Germany has added 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters to its order, bringing the total to 82. The aircraft will support special forces missions across training, reconnaissance and light attack roles.
Advisers from the US, Ukraine, Germany and partners are expected to resume talks in Berlin on a possible peace framework for Ukraine, with US envoy Steve Witkoff set to take part.
Germany to Host Renewed Ukraine Peace Talks | StratPost
Germany to Host Renewed Ukraine Peace Talks | StratPost
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December 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Advisers from the US, Ukraine, Germany and partners are expected to resume talks in Berlin on a possible peace framework for Ukraine, with US envoy Steve Witkoff set to take part.
Germany has accused Russia of a major cyberattack and coordinated election interference campaign, linking a 2024 attack on air-traffic control systems to the GRU-linked Fancy Bear group.
Berlin Accuses Russia of Cyberattack, Election Meddling | StratPost
Berlin Accuses Russia of Cyberattack, Election Meddling | StratPost
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December 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Germany has accused Russia of a major cyberattack and coordinated election interference campaign, linking a 2024 attack on air-traffic control systems to the GRU-linked Fancy Bear group.
Rheinmetall has won a major contract to supply Skyranger 30 short-range air-defence systems to the Netherlands, with deliveries planned from 2028 to 2029.
Dutch Defence Ministry Orders Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 | StratPost
Dutch Defence Ministry Orders Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 | StratPost
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December 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Rheinmetall has won a major contract to supply Skyranger 30 short-range air-defence systems to the Netherlands, with deliveries planned from 2028 to 2029.
Switzerland has launched a consultation on revising its security strategy, citing rising hybrid threats, drone incursions and uncertainty over European defence. The process runs until March 31, 2026.
Neutral Swiss to Revise Security Strategy as Threats Grow | StratPost
Neutral Swiss to Revise Security Strategy as Threats Grow | StratPost
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December 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Switzerland has launched a consultation on revising its security strategy, citing rising hybrid threats, drone incursions and uncertainty over European defence. The process runs until March 31, 2026.
The UK has launched a consolidated Military Intelligence Services structure and a new Defence Counter-Intelligence Unit to address rising cyber and espionage threats. A Defence Intelligence Academy will train specialists in cyber, space and GEOINT.
UK Consolidates Military Intelligence Services | StratPost
UK Consolidates Military Intelligence Services | StratPost
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December 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The UK has launched a consolidated Military Intelligence Services structure and a new Defence Counter-Intelligence Unit to address rising cyber and espionage threats. A Defence Intelligence Academy will train specialists in cyber, space and GEOINT.
Germany’s first PEGASUS airborne SIGINT aircraft has arrived in Hamburg, beginning system integration and certification by HENSOLDT, Lufthansa Technik Defense and Bombardier Defense.
Germany's 1st PEGASUS Aircraft Delivered for Integration | StratPost
Germany's 1st PEGASUS Aircraft Delivered for Integration | StratPost
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December 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Germany’s first PEGASUS airborne SIGINT aircraft has arrived in Hamburg, beginning system integration and certification by HENSOLDT, Lufthansa Technik Defense and Bombardier Defense.
France’s DGA has selected Airbus Defence and Space for a framework contract of up to €50M to integrate AI into military systems, starting with Spationav and later expanding into intelligence, cybersecurity and communications.
France Awards Airbus €50 Million AI Integration Contract | StratPost
France Awards Airbus €50 Million AI Integration Contract | StratPost
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December 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
France’s DGA has selected Airbus Defence and Space for a framework contract of up to €50M to integrate AI into military systems, starting with Spationav and later expanding into intelligence, cybersecurity and communications.
The Royal Navy has received XV Excalibur, the UK’s first extra-large uncrewed submarine, following long-range control demos and a quantum navigation trial. The vessel now enters two years of sea testing under Project Cetus.
UK Hands Over Uncrewed Submarine to Royal Navy | StratPost
UK Hands Over Uncrewed Submarine to Royal Navy | StratPost
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December 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The Royal Navy has received XV Excalibur, the UK’s first extra-large uncrewed submarine, following long-range control demos and a quantum navigation trial. The vessel now enters two years of sea testing under Project Cetus.
Lithuania will acquire 30 CAESAR 6×6 MkII systems, expanding its future fleet to 48. Deliveries begin in 2027, with plans for a full CAESAR-equipped division by 2030 and a domestic maintenance centre.
Lithuania Orders 30 CAESAR MkII Artillery Systems | StratPost
Lithuania Orders 30 CAESAR MkII Artillery Systems | StratPost
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December 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Lithuania will acquire 30 CAESAR 6×6 MkII systems, expanding its future fleet to 48. Deliveries begin in 2027, with plans for a full CAESAR-equipped division by 2030 and a domestic maintenance centre.
NAVSEA has selected Damen’s LST100 design for the U.S. Navy’s Landing Ship Medium programme, with up to 35 vessels planned for construction in U.S. shipyards to support Marine Corps operations.
Damen LST100 Selected as U.S. Navy Landing Ship Medium | StratPost
Damen LST100 Selected as U.S. Navy Landing Ship Medium | StratPost
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December 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
NAVSEA has selected Damen’s LST100 design for the U.S. Navy’s Landing Ship Medium programme, with up to 35 vessels planned for construction in U.S. shipyards to support Marine Corps operations.
Croatia will purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany. KNDS recently confirmed 350 A8 orders across five countries, including 123 for the Bundeswehr.
Croatia to acquire 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany | StratPost
Croatia to acquire 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany | StratPost
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December 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Croatia will purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany. KNDS recently confirmed 350 A8 orders across five countries, including 123 for the Bundeswehr.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Ukraine’s response to the revised U.S. peace plan addresses potential territorial concessions — a key hurdle in ending Russia’s war. EU leaders have invited the U.S. for talks this weekend.
Merz: Ukraine’s counter covers territorial concessions | StratPost
Merz: Ukraine’s counter covers territorial concessions | StratPost
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December 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Ukraine’s response to the revised U.S. peace plan addresses potential territorial concessions — a key hurdle in ending Russia’s war. EU leaders have invited the U.S. for talks this weekend.
The U.S. Army has set up the Western Hemisphere Command at Fort Bragg, merging FORSCOM, Army North and Army South into a single four-star HQ to streamline operations and strengthen regional readiness.
U.S. Army Activates Western Hemisphere Command | StratPost
U.S. Army Activates Western Hemisphere Command | StratPost
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December 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The U.S. Army has set up the Western Hemisphere Command at Fort Bragg, merging FORSCOM, Army North and Army South into a single four-star HQ to streamline operations and strengthen regional readiness.
ICEYE has signed its first direct satellite procurement agreement with the Portuguese Air Force, giving Portugal an independent SAR surveillance capability as the company accelerates European investment in sovereign satellite systems.
Portugal Orders 1st SAR Satellite as ICEYE Gets Funding | StratPost
Portugal Orders 1st SAR Satellite as ICEYE Gets Funding | StratPost
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December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
ICEYE has signed its first direct satellite procurement agreement with the Portuguese Air Force, giving Portugal an independent SAR surveillance capability as the company accelerates European investment in sovereign satellite systems.