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. 🔗 stratpost.com/u-s-says-chi...
The Indian Navy has commissioned its first indigenously-built Diving Support Craft, DSC A20, to support underwater and diving operations.
The German Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, with 31 planned to replace the Sea Lynx fleet.
Russia has rejected calls for a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine, saying it wants to end the war rather than pause fighting.
Germany’s parliament will consider a defence spending package of around €50B, covering air defence systems and new army vehicles.
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.
Germany’s defence minister says any European protection force for Ukraine would depend on Russia’s response and unresolved legal and command issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Germany’s first PEGASUS airborne SIGINT aircraft has arrived in Hamburg, beginning system integration and certification by HENSOLDT, Lufthansa Technik Defense and Bombardier Defense.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Croatia will purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany. KNDS recently confirmed 350 A8 orders across five countries, including 123 for the Bundeswehr.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
