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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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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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Russia approves Otvet for naval duties

19th January 2022

A new anti-submarine missile has been approved to enter service with the Russian Navy.

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Qatar expects imminent OPV delivery

19th January 2022

With the high-profile FIFA World Cup looming on the horizon this year, Qatar wants to enhance maritime security with new OPVs and other high-end warships.

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19th January 2022

Manila is moving forward with a package of 32 new helicopters assembled in Poland.

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Israel tests Arrow-3

18th January 2022

The latest Arrow-3 trial, conducted in central Israel, saw two interceptors fired to destroy an inbound target.

South Korea achieves largest ever export military sale with UAE missile contract

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South Korea achieves largest ever export military sale with UAE missile contract

18th January 2022

The UAE is boosting its medium-range air defence capabilities, with a first-of-a-kind sale for the South Korean KM-SAM.

Bangkok looks to the future with new Thai fighters

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Bangkok looks to the future with new Thai fighters

17th January 2022

Thailand wants nothing less than the fifth-generation F-35 in order to modernise its fighter fleet.

Indian IJT inches closer to production as air force waits

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Indian IJT inches closer to production as air force waits

17th January 2022

HAL has made progress with its IJT after a redesign, but nobody is yet saying when it might reach the hands of the Indian Air Force.

Indonesia commissions hospital ship and stealthy trimaran

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Indonesia commissions hospital ship and stealthy trimaran

17th January 2022

The Indonesian Navy has a diverse fleet of vessels, and two more interesting locally built types have just been added to the fleet.

Saab to upgrade Hungarian Gripens

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Saab to upgrade Hungarian Gripens

17th January 2022

MS20 Block 2 upgrade will enhance sensor, communications and weapons capabilities of Hungarian Gripen aircraft.

Rafael tests third-generation RecceLite XR pod

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Rafael tests third-generation RecceLite XR pod

17th January 2022

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems completed development of its latest RecceLite system and successfully tested it.

France selects Saab’s Barracuda camouflage systems

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France selects Saab’s Barracuda camouflage systems

17th January 2022

Saab has been selected to provide its Barracuda camouflage systems for the French Armed Forces.

Tu-160M takes off from Kazan

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Tu-160M takes off from Kazan

17th January 2022

The first upgraded Tu-160 strategic bomber for the Russian Air Force made its first flight on 12 January.

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