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December 16, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Theon Secures Major NVG Contract

The Theon-Hensoldt consortium has secured a landmark €1-billion contract from OCCAR to deliver roughly 104,000 additional Mikron night vision goggles to Germany and Belgium, marking the largest single NVG...

December 15, 2025
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New Product Launches

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 15, 2025
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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....

December 15, 2025
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New Product Launches

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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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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US Navy Selects Saronic for Accelerated Production of Corsair Uncrewed Surface Vessels

Saronic has secured a $392 million production contract from the US Navy to manufacture its Corsair autonomous surface vessel. About $200 million will be disbursed at the start of...

December 15, 2025
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Netherlands Procures Skyranger Air Defense Systems to Counter Growing Drone Menace

Rheinmetall Air Defence has secured a contract from the Dutch Ministry of Defence to supply Skyranger air defence systems to the Netherlands Armed Forces. The deal, estimated at a...

December 14, 2025
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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...

December 13, 2025
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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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Financial and Investment Updates

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...