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December 22, 2025
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Babcock Introduces Jackal 3 Extenda Vehicles for UK Army

Babcock has delivered the first vehicles from the second batch of Jackal 3 Extenda (E) High Mobility Transporters under production for the British Army at its Plymouth facility. The...

December 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia Boosts Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Fleet with Two More Vessels

The Australian government has contracted Austal Limited to deliver two more Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels to bolster the country’s border security capabilities. The 135 million Australian dollar ($89.7 million)...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Acquires First Texan II Trainers from Textron

Textron Aviation Defense has secured a contract to deliver the first Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II trainer aircraft to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, marking a key step in the...

December 22, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Boeing and Anduril Partner on US Army Mid-Range Interceptor Program

In a move to enhance the US Army’s layered defense posture, Boeing and Anduril have teamed up to develop a new high-speed interceptor for mid-range air defense. The joint...

Leonardo Wins Deal to Deliver Italy’s Next-Generation Ballistic Radar

Leonardo has been selected to develop and deliver four next-generation radar systems for Italy’s Michelangelo Dome, strengthening the country’s defenses against long-range ballistic missile threats. The agreement with Italy’s...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Air Force Selects PhantomStrike Radar for VISTA Test Aircraft

As part of an ongoing upgrade program, the US Air Force has selected Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar for installation on the X-62A VISTA autonomous test aircraft. PhantomStrike is a compact,...

December 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

EMSA Chooses Airbus Flexrotor VTOL UAV to Enhance European Coastal Surveillance

The European Maritime Safety Agency has selected Airbus’ Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system under a new maritime surveillance framework contract, Airbus has confirmed. The decision represents the first operational deployment...

December 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

U.S. Marines Test Red Wolf Missile in Low-Altitude Long-Range Strike from AH-1Z

L3Harris Technologies has confirmed that the U.S. Marine Corps successfully test-fired the Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter during a low-altitude trial conducted over the Atlantic...

Israel Confirms Follow-On German Order for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Systems

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has announced a new defence contract with Germany valued at approximately $3.1 billion, expanding Berlin’s acquisition of the Arrow-3 air and missile defence system....

December 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Luxembourg Approves Purchase of Jaguar and Griffon Vehicles for Joint Recon Unit with Belgium

Belgium and Luxembourg have finalised a joint procurement agreement for 54 French-manufactured armoured vehicles, laying the foundation for a new binational reconnaissance battalion and reinforcing NATO’s multinational force integration...