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StratPost @stratpost.com · 07/02/2026
The U.S. says China carried out a nuclear test in June 2020, a week after the Galwan clash with Indian troops. The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organisation reported no detection, while the U.S. says China may have used a method to reduce seismic signals.
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U.S. Says China Tested Nuke Week After Galwan Clash | StratPost
U.S. Says China Tested Nuke Week After Galwan Clash | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 17/12/2025
The Indian Navy has commissioned its first indigenously-built Diving Support Craft, DSC A20, to support underwater and diving operations.
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Indian Navy Commissions Diving Support Craft | StratPost
Indian Navy Commissions Diving Support Craft | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 17/12/2025
GE Aerospace will supply eight LM2500 engines for two new U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
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U.S. Navy Orders LM2500 Engines for Arleigh Burke DDGs | StratPost
U.S. Navy Orders LM2500 Engines for Arleigh Burke DDGs | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 17/12/2025
The German Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, with 31 planned to replace the Sea Lynx fleet.
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German Navy Receives 1st NH90 Naval Helicopter | StratPost
German Navy Receives 1st NH90 Naval Helicopter | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 17/12/2025
Russia has rejected calls for a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine, saying it wants to end the war rather than pause fighting.
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Kremlin rejects Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine | StratPost
Kremlin rejects Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 17/12/2025
Germany’s parliament will consider a defence spending package of around €50B, covering air defence systems and new army vehicles.
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Germany to Consider Spending €50B on Defence | StratPost
Germany to Consider Spending €50B on Defence | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 17/12/2025
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $1.7B to keep producing APKWS laser-guidance kits for low-cost precision weapons.
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BAE Systems Wins $1.7B U.S. Navy Order for APKWS | StratPost
BAE Systems Wins $1.7B U.S. Navy Order for APKWS | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 17/12/2025
Germany’s defence minister says any European protection force for Ukraine would depend on Russia’s response and unresolved legal and command issues.
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Pistorius cautious on European force for Ukraine | StratPost
Pistorius cautious on European force for Ukraine | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 16/12/2025
KNDS Deutschland and Leonardo have signed an agreement to develop a new mobile artillery system for Italy. It combines a 155 mm gun with a wheeled vehicle and can fire up to nine rounds per minute with a small crew.
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KNDS and Leonardo to Jointly Develop Mobile Artillery | StratPost
KNDS and Leonardo to Jointly Develop Mobile Artillery | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 15/12/2025
Lithuania has signed an industrial cooperation deal with KNDS, Rheinmetall and EPSO-G to assemble and maintain Leopard 2A8 tanks locally, with domestic assembly starting in 2028.
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KNDS to Build Leopard 2A8 Tanks in Lithuania | StratPost
KNDS to Build Leopard 2A8 Tanks in Lithuania | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 15/12/2025
Germany has added 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters to its order, bringing the total to 82. The aircraft will support special forces missions across training, reconnaissance and light attack roles.
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Germany Adds 20 H145M Helicopters With New Order | StratPost
Germany Adds 20 H145M Helicopters With New Order | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 14/12/2025
Advisers from the US, Ukraine, Germany and partners are expected to resume talks in Berlin on a possible peace framework for Ukraine, with US envoy Steve Witkoff set to take part.
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Germany to Host Renewed Ukraine Peace Talks | StratPost
Germany to Host Renewed Ukraine Peace Talks | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 14/12/2025
Germany has accused Russia of a major cyberattack and coordinated election interference campaign, linking a 2024 attack on air-traffic control systems to the GRU-linked Fancy Bear group.
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Berlin Accuses Russia of Cyberattack, Election Meddling | StratPost
Berlin Accuses Russia of Cyberattack, Election Meddling | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 14/12/2025
Rheinmetall has won a major contract to supply Skyranger 30 short-range air-defence systems to the Netherlands, with deliveries planned from 2028 to 2029.
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Dutch Defence Ministry Orders Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 | StratPost
Dutch Defence Ministry Orders Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 14/12/2025
Switzerland has launched a consultation on revising its security strategy, citing rising hybrid threats, drone incursions and uncertainty over European defence. The process runs until March 31, 2026.
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Neutral Swiss to Revise Security Strategy as Threats Grow | StratPost
Neutral Swiss to Revise Security Strategy as Threats Grow | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 12/12/2025
The UK has launched a consolidated Military Intelligence Services structure and a new Defence Counter-Intelligence Unit to address rising cyber and espionage threats. A Defence Intelligence Academy will train specialists in cyber, space and GEOINT.
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UK Consolidates Military Intelligence Services | StratPost
UK Consolidates Military Intelligence Services | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 11/12/2025
Germany’s first PEGASUS airborne SIGINT aircraft has arrived in Hamburg, beginning system integration and certification by HENSOLDT, Lufthansa Technik Defense and Bombardier Defense.
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Germany's 1st PEGASUS Aircraft Delivered for Integration | StratPost
Germany's 1st PEGASUS Aircraft Delivered for Integration | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 11/12/2025
France’s DGA has selected Airbus Defence and Space for a framework contract of up to €50M to integrate AI into military systems, starting with Spationav and later expanding into intelligence, cybersecurity and communications.
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France Awards Airbus €50 Million AI Integration Contract | StratPost
France Awards Airbus €50 Million AI Integration Contract | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 11/12/2025
The Royal Navy has received XV Excalibur, the UK’s first extra-large uncrewed submarine, following long-range control demos and a quantum navigation trial. The vessel now enters two years of sea testing under Project Cetus.
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UK Hands Over Uncrewed Submarine to Royal Navy | StratPost
UK Hands Over Uncrewed Submarine to Royal Navy | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 11/12/2025
Lithuania will acquire 30 CAESAR 6×6 MkII systems, expanding its future fleet to 48. Deliveries begin in 2027, with plans for a full CAESAR-equipped division by 2030 and a domestic maintenance centre.
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Lithuania Orders 30 CAESAR MkII Artillery Systems | StratPost
Lithuania Orders 30 CAESAR MkII Artillery Systems | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 11/12/2025
NAVSEA has selected Damen’s LST100 design for the U.S. Navy’s Landing Ship Medium programme, with up to 35 vessels planned for construction in U.S. shipyards to support Marine Corps operations.
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Damen LST100 Selected as U.S. Navy Landing Ship Medium | StratPost
Damen LST100 Selected as U.S. Navy Landing Ship Medium | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 11/12/2025
Croatia will purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany. KNDS recently confirmed 350 A8 orders across five countries, including 123 for the Bundeswehr.
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Croatia to acquire 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany | StratPost
Croatia to acquire 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 11/12/2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Ukraine’s response to the revised U.S. peace plan addresses potential territorial concessions — a key hurdle in ending Russia’s war. EU leaders have invited the U.S. for talks this weekend.
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Merz: Ukraine’s counter covers territorial concessions | StratPost
Merz: Ukraine’s counter covers territorial concessions | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 11/12/2025
The U.S. Army has set up the Western Hemisphere Command at Fort Bragg, merging FORSCOM, Army North and Army South into a single four-star HQ to streamline operations and strengthen regional readiness.
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U.S. Army Activates Western Hemisphere Command | StratPost
U.S. Army Activates Western Hemisphere Command | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
ICEYE has signed its first direct satellite procurement agreement with the Portuguese Air Force, giving Portugal an independent SAR surveillance capability as the company accelerates European investment in sovereign satellite systems.
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Portugal Orders 1st SAR Satellite as ICEYE Gets Funding | StratPost
Portugal Orders 1st SAR Satellite as ICEYE Gets Funding | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
The U.S. Pentagon has launched a generative AI platform using Google’s Gemini for Government, making advanced AI tools available across all military and civilian personnel.
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U.S. Pentagon Deploys AI Platform on All Computers | StratPost
U.S. Pentagon Deploys AI Platform on All Computers | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
Australia’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat has carried out its first autonomous AIM-120 missile engagement. The government has announced AUD 1.4B to advance the CCA programme toward operational capability.
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MQ-28 Test Fires 1st AIM-120, Australia Commits $1.4B | StratPost
MQ-28 Test Fires 1st AIM-120, Australia Commits $1.4B | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
Croatia has ordered 18 CAESAR MkII systems and 15 Serval vehicles through an EU SAFE joint procurement, including radars, C2 elements, logistics vehicles and optronic equipment for a full regimental capability.
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Croatia Signs Deal for CAESAR Artillery Systems | StratPost
Croatia Signs Deal for CAESAR Artillery Systems | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
Leonardo has completed a successful SAMP/T NG missile qualification launch using its KRONOS GMHP radar — the first major milestone for the new Michelangelo Security Dome system.
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Leonardo Completes 1st Michelangelo Dome Test | StratPost
Leonardo Completes 1st Michelangelo Dome Test | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
The UK has launched Atlantic Bastion, integrating autonomous systems, AI and traditional naval assets to protect critical undersea infrastructure amid rising Russian submarine activity.
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UK Unveils Atlantic Bastion to Counter Russian Submarines | StratPost
UK Unveils Atlantic Bastion to Counter Russian Submarines | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have begun construction of a new MRO facility for India’s C-130J fleet, providing depot-level maintenance, structural checks, component repair, avionics upgrades and expanded training.
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Tata, LMT Break Ground on C-130J MRO Facility in India | StratPost
Tata, LMT Break Ground on C-130J MRO Facility in India | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
German FM Johann Wadephul has dismissed the Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy, rejecting claims that free expression in Europe is eroding and defending Germany’s constitutional safeguards and independent media.
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Germany Slams U.S. National Security Strategy | StratPost
Germany Slams U.S. National Security Strategy | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
The UK and Norway will operate a combined fleet of Type 26 frigates and deepen defence cooperation to counter rising Russian submarine activity and protect North Atlantic infrastructure.
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UK, Norway to Counter Atlantic Undersea Threats Jointly | StratPost
UK, Norway to Counter Atlantic Undersea Threats Jointly | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
Germany has approved a new voluntary military service model starting Jan 1, requiring young men to undergo medical checks and join a national register, while keeping service voluntary. Parliament may trigger needs-based conscription if recruitment falls short.
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German lower house passes new voluntary military service | StratPost
German lower house passes new voluntary military service | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
Germany has activated the first operational Arrow 3 elements, giving the country and its partners long-range early-warning and interception capability for the first time. The €3.6B system is a key part of the European Sky Shield Initiative.
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Germany receives 1st Arrow 3 missile defence system | StratPost
Germany receives 1st Arrow 3 missile defence system | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 10/12/2025
Sagar Defence Engineering has opened a new USV manufacturing facility in Pune with Liquid Robotics, enabling local production, ocean testing and sustainment of unmanned maritime systems, including the Wave Glider platform.
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Sagar Defence Opens Pune USV Plant with Liquid Robotics | StratPost
Sagar Defence Opens Pune USV Plant with Liquid Robotics | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 02/12/2025
Global defence revenues climbed to $679B in 2024, SIPRI reports. The Top 100 arms makers posted 5.9% growth, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. SpaceX entered the rankings; China saw a rare decline.
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SIPRI: Wars Push Global Arms Sales to All-Time High | StratPost
SIPRI: Wars Push Global Arms Sales to All-Time High | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 02/12/2025
DRDO has completed a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter escape system, validating canopy severance, ejection sequencing and recovery procedures.
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DRDO Successfully Tests Fighter Aircraft Escape System | StratPost
DRDO Successfully Tests Fighter Aircraft Escape System | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 02/12/2025
Brazil has carried out its first Meteor firings from the Gripen E, scoring two hits during the BVR-X exercise.
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Brazil Test Fires First Meteor Missile from Gripen E Fighter | StratPost
Brazil Test Fires First Meteor Missile from Gripen E Fighter | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 02/12/2025
The Indian Army has conducted a successful combat launch of the BrahMos missile in the Bay of Bengal, validating accuracy and readiness.
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Indian Army Conducts Successful BrahMos Test | StratPost
Indian Army Conducts Successful BrahMos Test | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 01/12/2025
Franco-German MPs call for unity on FCAS amid workshare tensions and reports the joint fighter could be reconsidered.
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French, German MPs urge unity on FCAS fighter project | StratPost
French, German MPs urge unity on FCAS fighter project | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 01/12/2025
KNDS says 350 Leopard 2A8 tanks have been ordered by five countries, including Germany.
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KNDS lists 350 orders for latest Leopard 2 tank | StratPost
KNDS lists 350 orders for latest Leopard 2 tank | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 01/12/2025
Boeing wins orders for 96 AH-64E Apaches for Poland and 15 KC-46A tankers for the USAF.
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Boeing Wins Orders for 96 Polish AH-64, 15 U.S. KC-46 | StratPost
Boeing Wins Orders for 96 Polish AH-64, 15 U.S. KC-46 | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 01/12/2025
Poland has chosen Sweden’s A26 Blekinge-class submarine; negotiations with Saab now begin.
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Poland Selects Sweden’s Saab A26 Submarine | StratPost
Poland Selects Sweden’s Saab A26 Submarine | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 01/12/2025
Leonardo unveiled the Michelangelo Dome, integrating sensors, cyber and AI systems to counter multi-domain threats.
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Leonardo Unveils “Michelangelo Dome” | StratPost
Leonardo Unveils “Michelangelo Dome” | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 01/12/2025
The Indian Navy has received Taragiri, its fourth Project 17A frigate.
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Indian Navy Takes Delivery of Project 17A Frigate Taragiri | StratPost
Indian Navy Takes Delivery of Project 17A Frigate Taragiri | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 01/12/2025
Safran announces new India investments: LEAP & M88 MRO centres and a JV with BEL to build the Hammer weapon.
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Safran to Make Hammer with BEL, Opens MRO in India | StratPost
Safran to Make Hammer with BEL, Opens MRO in India | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 01/12/2025
SMPP and KNDS will offer KATANA precision-guided 155mm shells to the Indian Army under Make in India.
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KNDS, SMPP to Pitch KATANA PG Shells to India | StratPost
KNDS, SMPP to Pitch KATANA PG Shells to India | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 01/12/2025
INS Sahyadri arrived in Manila after exercises with the Philippine Navy.
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INS Sahyadri in Manila After Drills With Philippine Navy | StratPost
INS Sahyadri in Manila After Drills With Philippine Navy | StratPost
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StratPost @stratpost.com · 01/12/2025
Germany will stand up six kamikaze-drone units by 2029, with first medium-range battery due in 2027.
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German military to form six kamikaze drone units | StratPost
German military to form six kamikaze drone units | StratPost
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