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December 18, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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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R&D

Lockheed, 4iG Study Mounting HIMARS Systems on Hungarian-Made Trucks

Lockheed Martin, in partnership with 4iG Space and Defence Technologies, will assess options to integrate advanced rocket artillery capabilities into Hungary’s armed forces, including mounting Lockheed Martin’s Launcher Loader...

December 18, 2025
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New Product Launches

Russia Brings First S-500 Strategic Air Defense Regiment Online

Moscow has announced that the first S-500-equipped air and missile defense regiment has been placed on active combat duty, marking a major milestone in Russia’s strategic air defense modernization....

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...

December 17, 2025
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KAI Chooses BAE Systems IFF for KF-21 Boramae Fighter

BAE Systems has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries to provide an upgraded Identification Friend or Foe solution for the KF-21 Boramae, under a contract valued at approximately $11...

December 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Red Cat Partners With SpiderOak to Win Pentagon Clearance for Black Widow Drone

Puerto Rico–based drone manufacturer Red Cat Holdings has entered into a partnership with SpiderOak, a cybersecurity firm based in Virginia, to support the evaluation of its Black Widow reconnaissance...

December 17, 2025
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New Product Launches

Lockheed Martin Unveils Finland’s First F-35A Fighter Jet

The first F-35A Lightning II destined for the Finnish Defence Force has been officially launched by Lockheed Martin at its Fort Worth, Texas, assembly plant. The rollout forms part...

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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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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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...