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December 12, 2025
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Australia Launches $199M Initiative to Modernise Mission Aircrew Training

The Australian government has allocated more than A$300 million ($199.8 million) to implement a new Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) to enhance and modernise mission aircrew training for...

December 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Dutch Army Acquires Advanced Military Vehicle Test Rigs from RENK

RENK Test System (RTS) of Germany has secured a major contract to supply a comprehensive suite of vehicle testing systems for the Royal Netherlands Army. Awarded by the Dutch...

December 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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...

December 12, 2025
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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...

December 12, 2025
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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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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...

December 11, 2025
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Denmark acquires more IRIS-T SLM fire units under the European Sky Shield Initiative

Denmark has boosted its air defense posture by ordering more IRIS-T SLM fire units through the German-coordinated European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The IRIS-T SLM, a medium-range surface-launched air...

December 11, 2025
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BAE Systems wins a $1.7B U.S. Navy contract to sustain APKWS production

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract to maintain production of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kits for both US and partner militaries....

December 11, 2025
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Germany procures additional 120mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall

Germany has taken another step to reinforce its ground forces by issuing Rheinmetall a fresh, high-value order for 120mm tank ammunition under its long-standing procurement framework. The latest batch,...

December 11, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Anduril partners with GKN Aerospace for the British Army’s Project NYX

Anduril UK has entered a partnership with GKN Aerospace to support the British Army’s Project NYX, a program aimed at developing cutting-edge autonomous land systems. The agreement appoints GKN...