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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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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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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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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...

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 17, 2025
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AM General to Deliver Cannon-Equipped HUMVEEs to Kosovo Armed Forces

The government of Kosovo has signed a deal with AM General to procure HUMVEEs fitted with artillery systems, strengthening the Kosovo Security Force’s mobile artillery capabilities. At the core...

December 17, 2025
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Kongsberg of Norway Moves to Acquire U.S.-Based Missile Manufacturer

Defense and aerospace firm Kongsberg Group of Norway has agreed to buy a controlling stake in U.S. missile developer Zone 5 Technologies, broadening its access to low-cost, mass-manufacturable strike...

December 17, 2025
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Kenya Strengthens Air Defense Network With Israeli-Made SPYDER System

The Kenyan military has inducted a SPYDER air defense system from Israel, signaling a major leap in the country’s air defense posture and reflecting a shift toward deeper defense...

December 17, 2025
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Brazil Receives Its First UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter From Lockheed Martin

The Brazilian Army has received its first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from Lockheed Martin, initiating deliveries under a 12-unit acquisition agreement finalized in 2024. The handover marks a key...

December 17, 2025
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Denmark Awards Lockheed Martin Contract for Long-Range Radar Systems

Denmark has selected Lockheed Martin’s TPY-4 long-range air surveillance radar to bolster airspace coverage across Skagen, Bornholm, and the Faroe Islands, strengthening both national and allied situational awareness. The...