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December 19, 2025
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US Navy Acquires Textron Unmanned Boat for AUKUS Evaluations

As part of AUKUS-related trials, the US Navy has procured an unmanned surface vessel from Textron Systems, reinforcing efforts to advance autonomous maritime capabilities within the trilateral alliance of...

December 18, 2025
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First NH90 Sea Tiger Helicopter Enters Service With German Navy

Germany’s Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, marking the start of a 31-aircraft induction program led by Airbus Helicopters through the NHIndustries joint venture....

December 18, 2025
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Spain’s Navy Commissions Its First Unmanned Surface Vessel

Spain’s Navy has officially inducted its first unmanned surface vessel, marking a key milestone in the fleet’s transition toward integrated manned and unmanned maritime operations. The Sead 23 USV...

US Gives Green Light to $11 Billion Arms Deal With Taiwan

Taipei said on Thursday that the United States has cleared an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, one of the largest such packages approved for the island, triggering a...

December 18, 2025
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France’s National Gendarmerie Receives Its First Airbus H160

The French National Gendarmerie has taken delivery of its first H160 helicopter, handed over by Airbus Helicopters at the company’s Marignane site in southern France. Ordered in 2021 as...

December 18, 2025
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Kyiv and Berlin Plan Joint Bohdana Howitzer Production Using Mercedes Trucks

Kyiv and Berlin have agreed to jointly produce Bohdana self-propelled howitzers using Mercedes-Benz Zetros military transport vehicles, strengthening Ukraine’s domestic artillery production capacity. Ukraine’s defense minister said the €750...

December 18, 2025
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Fifth John Lewis-Class Fleet Oiler Handed Over to US Navy

The US Navy has taken delivery of its fifth John Lewis-class fleet oiler, USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), following its transfer from shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO. The handover comes...

December 18, 2025
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