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30 December

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Poland, Hanwha Aerospace Move Toward Chunmoo Rocket System Deal

Hanwha Aerospace is expected to finalize an agreement with Poland to export its Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems.

30 December

Americas

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12 Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct a patrol near Bisbee, Ariz., June 30, 2025. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elijah Ingram)

Jodesz Gavilan

Syntec Optics Secures New Order for US Military AR Systems

Syntec Optics has landed a new order to supply advanced optics for the US military’s next generation of AR systems.

30 December

Arms

Sigma fully automatic self-propelled howitzer

Inder Singh Bisht

Israeli Army Receives First Homegrown Self-Propelled Howitzer

The Israel Defense Forces has received its first domestically produced wheeled self-propelled howitzer, marking the start of replacing the aging US-origin M109 fleet.

30 December

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Saab Signals Readiness for Joint Fighter Jet Work With Germany

Saab said it is ready to partner with Germany on a future fighter aircraft, positioning itself as an alternative as doubts persist over Europe’s flagship next-generation air combat plans.

30 December

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine Reports Record $45B in Military Aid, Massive Drone Deliveries in 2025

Ukraine outlined its key defense developments for 2025, citing record aid of $45 billion and the delivery of millions of strike drones.

30 December

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Philippines Orders Two More Next-Gen Frigates From South Korea

South Korea will supply two additional next-generation frigates to the Philippine Navy under a contract valued at $587 million.

30 December

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Bans Kawasaki From Defense Bids Over Submarine Data Fraud

Tokyo has barred local shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries from bidding on government contracts after confirming decades-long falsification of fuel efficiency data for submarine engines used by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

30 December

Land

The Shota mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Balkan States to Jointly Produce Shota Mine-Resistant Vehicle

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia have agreed to jointly develop and produce the Shota mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle.

30 December

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Spain Buys 18 C-295 Military Transport Aircraft From Airbus

Madrid has acquired 18 C-295 tactical transport aircraft from Airbus to replace the Spanish Air and Space Force’s CN-235 and C-212 planes in service since the 1970s.

30 December

Air