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Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came to an end with China encircling the country as part of an exercise.

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How will SAFE shape naval procurement for Canada and its highest-receiving members?

31st December 2025

Canada’s inclusion on the EU’s Security Action for Europe initiative is set to enhance the country’s defence procurement strategy with important implications for some of its naval programmes, while Poland and Romania have also secured significant SAFE funding.

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A UK Parliament Defence Committee report, called "We're going to need a bigger Navy", compared the RN surface fleet to 'porcupines' with well-defended vessels that lack lethality.

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16th December 2021

Aegis combat system upgrade covers three Royal Australian Navy air warfare destroyers.

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15th December 2021

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15th December 2021

The latest UAV to join the Thai military is the Blackjack from Boeing Insitu.

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Thailand receives final H225M quartet

15th December 2021

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15th December 2021

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MBDA’s anti-ship missile achieves important milestone

15th December 2021

MBDA’s newest anti-ship missile has successfully completed its final firing test and will now enter into operation.

FMV orders new equipment for Gripen E

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FMV orders new equipment for Gripen E

15th December 2021

The latest contract from FMV goes against the terms of the original 60-aircraft order for Gripen E.

Greek Rafales to be mission-ready in January

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Greek Rafales to be mission-ready in January

15th December 2021

The Hellenic Air Force will be ready for Rafale operations as soon as the first six aircraft arrive next month.

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