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Companies look to tank-launched guided projectiles for non-line-of-sight effects

29th December 2025

While integration of guided weapons on modern armoured vehicles usually takes the form of a podded launcher on the turret exterior, recent developments suggest the concept of firing missiles from a tank’s main gun could be seeing a revival.

Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

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Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

29th December 2025

The agreement to provide portable autonomous command centres to the UK Royal Navy will enhance the service’s Mine Counter Measure operations and further integrate autonomous and uncrewed systems into its fleet.

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  • Germany orders 84 Boxer howitzers as UK commits to a single demonstrator

    Germany orders 84 Boxer howitzers as UK commits to a single demonstrator

  • Companies look to tank-launched guided projectiles for non-line-of-sight effects

    Companies look to tank-launched guided projectiles for non-line-of-sight effects

  • Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

    Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

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    US Navy to conduct an experimentation campaign with emerging tech in 2026 and 2027

  • Germany orders 84 Boxer howitzers as UK commits to a single demonstrator

    Germany orders 84 Boxer howitzers as UK commits to a single demonstrator

  • Companies look to tank-launched guided projectiles for non-line-of-sight effects

    Companies look to tank-launched guided projectiles for non-line-of-sight effects

  • Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

    Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

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Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

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Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

15th December 2025

The order for the extra helicopters comes from an agreement penned in December 2023, with the German Army receiving the bulk of the platforms.

Thales’ new Sonar 76Nano could equip UK Royal Navy on anti-submarine warfare missions

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Thales’ new Sonar 76Nano could equip UK Royal Navy on anti-submarine warfare missions

15th December 2025

The new sonar is designed to equip uncrewed underwater vessels, with the potential to be used by the Royal Navy for its Atlantic Bastion and Atlantic Net missions.

Croatia orders Leopards and CAESAR howitzers as Lithuania orders more CAESARs

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Croatia orders Leopards and CAESAR howitzers as Lithuania orders more CAESARs

12th December 2025

The Leopard is becoming the tank of choice in central and eastern Europe as Croatia joins Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Hungary in ordering the platform. Lithuania and Croatia have also signed for CAESAR howitzers.

Hanwha wins Australian government approval to increase its stake in Austal

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Hanwha wins Australian government approval to increase its stake in Austal

12th December 2025

The contract would mean the two shipbuilders can collaborate strategically and enhance shipbuilding capabilities in Western Australia.

Ireland spells out $2.3 billion shopping list in five-year defence spending plan

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Ireland spells out $2.3 billion shopping list in five-year defence spending plan

11th December 2025

Ireland’s multi-annual investment in capital defence spending is set to rise from €300m in 2026 to €360m in 2029–2030 with major upgrades across land, air, maritime and cyber domains.

Royal Australian Navy sizes up modernisation plans for new and existing capabilities

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Royal Australian Navy sizes up modernisation plans for new and existing capabilities

11th December 2025

The Australian navy is pushing ahead with its efforts to modernise its workforce and capabilities while balancing risky submarine upgrades, ageing Collins-class boats and a shrinking minehunter fleet. Head of navy capability RAdm Stephen Hu...

Canada to deepen integration of multi-domain capabilities to strengthen its defences

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Canada to deepen integration of multi-domain capabilities to strengthen its defences

11th December 2025

The Canadian Department of National Defence has created new organisations to manage the procurement and integration of all-domain solutions and allocated US$258.33 million to strengthen production capacities.

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11th December 2025

A new system-of-systems concept will unlock digital integration of sensors and weapons for Light Forces, allowing them to shape the battlefield environment on their own terms and upgrade legacy platforms.

Lockheed Martin to look further afield for GMARS rocket system opportunities

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Lockheed Martin to look further afield for GMARS rocket system opportunities

11th December 2025

The HX truck is already in use in many NATO and allied countries around the world as a logistics vehicle and carrier for high-value systems, including missile firing weapons, so its use for the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System makes lo...

Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace collaborate on British Army ACP bid

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Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace collaborate on British Army ACP bid

10th December 2025

The pair will submit their demonstrator concept for Project Nyx, a development project for the British Army’s Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform.

US Army command’s Picatinny CLIK common lethal drone interface makes progress

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US Army command’s Picatinny CLIK common lethal drone interface makes progress

10th December 2025

The Picatinny Common Lethality Integration Kit is designed to overcome the issue of unique integration methods between lethal payloads and drones as well as avoiding problematic acquisition conditions created by vendor lock.

UK to join US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine assembly effort to speed up construction

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UK to join US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine assembly effort to speed up construction

10th December 2025

The expansion of the Virginia-class submarine construction to UK shores could accelerate the project as US shipbuilders continue to fall short of delivery goals.

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