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December 15, 2025
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Boeing Hands Over Upgraded B-52 Featuring Advanced Radar to US Air Force

The US Air Force has received its first B-52 aircraft equipped with Boeing’s APQ-188 AESA radar, with testing set to take place at Edwards Air Force Base. Delivered under...

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ratel X Highlights Ukraine’s Evolution in Uncrewed Ground Vehicle Design

With the launch of the Ratel X, Ratel is advancing Ukraine’s unmanned ground vehicle capabilities, delivering a small yet highly maneuverable system tailored for frontline operations. Designed for resilience...

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

HII Pushes ROMULUS Autonomous Vessel Prototype Closer to Sea Testing

HII is continuing development of its ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family, with the first prototype currently about 30 percent complete and on track for sea trials in late 2026....

Northrop Introduces AiON as a New Entrant in Counter-Drone Solutions

AiON marks Northrop Grumman’s latest entry into the counter-drone domain, introducing an advanced counter-UAS system focused on early detection and rapid neutralization of aerial threats. Built around AI, a...

December 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

U.S. Army Awards $433M Sikorsky Deal for UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters

Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin and based in Stratford, Connecticut, has been awarded a $433,214,151 contract modification as part of the U.S. Army’s Black Hawk Multi-Year Ten procurement. The...

Finland Approves Purchase of AIM-120D-3 Missiles for Upcoming F-35A Fleet

Finland has taken a key step toward arming its future F-35A fighter force by authorising the purchase of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles from the United States. The...

December 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

BAE Systems Selects Saab Sight and Fire-Control Suite for CV90 Armoured Vehicles

Saab has secured a new contract from BAE Systems Hägglunds to supply its UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System) sighting and fire-control suite for CV90 armoured vehicles. The contract...

L3Harris Boosts GMLRS IM Rocket Output Under $200M Lockheed Martin Contract

L3Harris Technologies has secured a follow-on contract worth up to $200 million to supply additional solid rocket motors for Lockheed Martin’s GMLRS Insensitive Munition (IM) program. The order is...

December 12, 2025
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Naval Platforms

GE Aerospace Wins LM2500 Engine Orders for U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers

GE Aerospace has secured new orders to supply eight LM2500 marine gas turbines for the U.S. Navy’s upcoming Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, ensuring continued propulsion reliability for a...

Rheinmetall UK Introduces Trailblazer Vision Upgrade for British Army MLRS Fleet

Rheinmetall UK has secured a contract to provide its Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situation Awareness System for the British Army’s upgraded M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System. Prototype...