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[Mike1976]

U.S. Raytheon wins $168M contract to supply Patriot air defense systems to Romania

Raytheon secures $168M contract to supply Romania with Patriot air defense systems, including radar, launchers, and C2 systems, strengthening NATO air defense.

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[Mike1976]

Greece Takes Delivery of Its First French-made FDI HN Frigate Advancing Hellenic Navy Modernization

Greece receives the HS Kimon, its first French-made FDI HN frigate, marking a major upgrade for the Hellenic Navy and strengthening defense ties with France.

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[Mike1976]

Slovakia Unveils All New Service Weapons To Replace Soviet-Era Kit

At a press conference, on 12 December, the Slovak Republic’s armed forces presented an entirely new suite personal weapons.In addition to new weapons, a new uniform design with a completely new camouflage pattern was also introduced.New personal equipment including vests, boots, plate carriers...

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[Mike1976]

Kosovo Security Force Takes Delivery of German Panzerfaust 3 Anti-Tank Weapons

Germany has delivered Panzerfaust 3 anti tank weapons to Kosovo, strengthening KSF combat capability and advancing defense modernization.

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[Mike1976]

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-israel-greece-and-cyprus-eye-joint-rapid-response-force-in-eastern-mediterranean/

The Blogs: Greece’s Dividend of Friendship with Israel

From the blog of James Ogunleye at The Times of Israel

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[Mike1976]

Two Turkish Kizilelma Unmanned Fighter Jets Perform World’s First Autonomous Formation Flight

Turkish Company Baykar says two Kizilelma unmanned fighter jets flew autonomously in close formation, marking a first for combat-capable unmanned drones.

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[Mike1976]

South Korea signs $4B Chunmoo rocket production deal with Poland for Homar-K multiple launch rocket system

Hanwha Aerospace signs a $4B deal with Poland to locally produce Chunmoo guided rockets, boosting long-range firepower under the Homar-K program.

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[haze99]

Hungary/Unkari/Hungria

Germany completed the delivery of 44 Leopard 2A7HU tanks to the Hungarian Defence Forces

With the delivery of the last tanks from Germany, assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade “György Klapka” in Tata, the Hungarian Defence Forces completed

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[Mike1976]

Poland Confirms 2 Billion Euro Anti-Drone Fortifications Along Belarus Border

Poland confirms a €2B plan to deploy anti-drone fortifications along its eastern border, reflecting NATO lessons from the Ukraine war.

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[muck]

Poland is eying a purchase of 10 Airbus A400M and 4 A330 MRTT+. (Source)

 

[Mike1976]

Türkiye integrates SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into Steel Dome network

Türkiye integrates the indigenous SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into its Steel Dome network, boosting high-altitude protection.

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[Mike1976]

Baykar to deliver first Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet to Turkish Air Force in early 2026

Baykar confirms first serial-production Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter deliveries to the Turkish Armed Forces in early 2026 following flight testing.

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[Mike1976]

Türkiye and U.S. Continue Talks on F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet Sale Amid Terms and Technology Negotiations

Turkey and U.S. continue talks on a proposed F-16 Block 70 fighter jet sale, a key step in modernizing Turkey’s air force and maintaining NATO alignment

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[Mike1976]

ASELSAN's Mobile KORKUT 140/35 Air Defense System Successfully Engages Drone in Dynamic Field Tests

ASELSAN’s KORKUT 140/35 air defense system destroys an FPV drone in live-fire tests, highlighting cost-effective counter-drone warfare.

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[Mike1976]

Kosovo Receives New Batch of Turkish-Made Roketsan OMTAS Anti-Tank Missile Systems

Kosovo has received another delivery of Roketsan OMTAS anti-tank missiles, reinforcing sustained anti-armor readiness through steady resupply.

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[Mike1976]

Poland Confirms Acquisition of Baobab-G Mine-Laying Vehicles After Lessons From Ukraine War

Poland signs a €240 million contract for Polish-made Baobab-G mine-laying vehicles, applying hard lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War.

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[Mike1976]

Romania prepares negotiations for Airbus H225M helicopters under EU SAFE funding program

Romania confirms Airbus H225M and H175 helicopters under EU SAFE financing, allocating €1 billion toward IAR-330 military helicopter replacement.

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[Mike1976]

Croatia to purchase two new multipurpose corvettes in largest naval procurement to date

Croatia plans to acquire two new corvettes in a €660 million to €1.6 billion naval procurement aimed at Adriatic sea control and NATO missions.

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[Mike1976]

Teledyne FLIR Secures $32M U.S. Army Contract to Add Recon Surveillance Kits to Bulgarian Strykers

U.S. Army awards Teledyne FLIR Defense a $32M contract to upgrade Bulgarian Stryker vehicles with advanced reconnaissance sensors.

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[Mike1976]

Poland’s 1st Armoured Brigade Fires M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 Tanks in First Live-Fire Drill with U.S. Army

Poland’s 1st Armoured Brigade has completed its first live-fire training with Abrams SEPv3 tanks, boosting NATO armor readiness.

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