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Washington Clears $951M AMRAAM-ER Missile Package for Denmark

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of AMRAAM-ER missiles to Denmark as part of the country’s ongoing air and missile defense modernization efforts. The...

Saab Strengthens Swedish Army Firepower With Arthur Radar Order

Saab has secured a Swedish government contract to supply Arthur counter-battery radar systems, including long-term sustainment and support, for the Swedish Armed Forces. The order, worth around 1.1 billion...

December 23, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Naval Group Delivers First FDI Frigate, Marking Milestone for Greek Navy

Greece has formally received its first defense and intervention frigate (FDI) from Naval Group, the HS Kimon (F601), marking a key milestone in the Hellenic Navy’s modernization program. After...

December 22, 2025
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R&D
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,...

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,...