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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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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...

December 22, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
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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Procurement & Contracts
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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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

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...

Raytheon to Provide Patriot Air Defense Components to Romania

Raytheon has secured a $168-million contract from Romania to supply key components for the country’s Patriot air and missile defense systems. The deal covers the delivery of radar systems,...

December 22, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Australia Places Order for 18 Landing Craft Medium from Austal

Canberra has selected Austal Limited to build 18 Landing Craft Medium vessels for the Australian Army under a contract valued at 1.029 billion Australian dollars ($681.4 million). Designed for...

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 21, 2025
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R&D
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...

December 21, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
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...