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Source: VT Halter Marine


U.S. COAST GUARD AWARDS CONTRACTS TO BUILD ARCTIC SECURITY CUTTERS
Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Source: VT Halter Marine


WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has announced the award of two contracts between the United States and Finland to build up to six arctic security cutter (ASC) icebreakers--ships designed to break through and navigate ice-covered waters. The contracts were awarded on December 26, 2025, to Rauma Marine Constructions Oy of Rauma, Finland, and Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C. of Lockport, Louisiana.

The contract with Rauma Marine Constructions Oy includes up to two ASCs to be built in Finland, with delivery of the first vessel expected in 2028. The contract with Bollinger Shipyards includes up to four ASCs to be built in the United States, with delivery of the first domestically built cutter expected in 2029.

The build plan is intended to take immediate advantage of Finland’s icebreaker expertise while coordinating the eventual onshoring of that expertise in the United States. According to the USCG, the ASCs will defend U.S. sovereignty, secure critical shipping lanes, protect energy and mineral resources, and counter adversarial presence in the Arctic region.

Source: U.S. Coast Guard
Associated URL: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Acquisitions-CG-9/Newsroom/Latest-Acquisition-News/Article/4368417/coast-guard-awards-contracts-to-build-arctic-security-cutters/
 
Polish Homar-K Artillery System

Polish Homar-K Artillery System

Source: Michal Derela via Wikimedia Commons


POLAND AND SOUTH KOREA AGREE TO PLN 14 BILLION DEAL TO PRODUCE CGR-080 PRECISION GUIDED ROCKETS
Monday, December 29, 2025
Polish Homar-K Artillery System

Polish Homar-K Artillery System

Source: Michal Derela via Wikimedia Commons


Warsaw, Poland -- Poland and South Korea have signed a third contract, worth PLN 14 billion, under the Homar-K program for the local production of CGR-080 precision guided rockets. The agreement forms part of a broader framework for supplying the Polish Armed Forces with Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers and artillery.

The contract provides for the delivery of thousands of CGR-080 rockets, with deliveries expected to begin in 2030.

Source: Defence Industry Europe
Associated URL: https://defence-industry.eu/poland-south-korea-sign-pln-14-billion-deal-to-produce-cgr-080-precision-guided-rockets-locally-from-2030/
 
Rheinmetall Logo

Rheinmetall Logo

Source: Rheinmetall Defence


RHEINMETALL OPENS NEW HYBRID PRODUCTION PLANT IN HUNGARY
Monday, December 29, 2025
Rheinmetall Logo

Rheinmetall Logo

Source: Rheinmetall Defence


Szeged, Hungary -- Rheinmetall opened a new plant in Szeged, with an opening ceremony on December 12th, 2025 marking the start of operations at the new site. Rheinmetall has invested more than €34 million in the site so far, with total planned investment in new production capacity expected to reach €69 million.

The Szeged facility is Rheinmetall’s first major hybrid site outside Germany, combining civil and defence activities at a single location. The plant is already operational and is jointly managed by the Group’s Power Systems and Electronic Solutions divisions. It will include assembly lines for components used in electromobility.

Source: Defence Industry Europe
Associated URL: https://defence-industry.eu/rheinmetall-opens-new-hybrid-civil-and-defence-production-plant-in-szeged-hungary/
 

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