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December 22, 2025
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British Army Reveals New Jackal 3 Extenda Vehicles from Babcock

Babcock has unveiled the first vehicles from the second production tranche of Jackal 3 Extenda (E) High Mobility Transporters currently being manufactured for the British Army in Plymouth, United...

December 22, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Two New Boats Added as Australia Expands Evolved Cape Patrol Fleet

Australia has awarded Austal Limited a contract to construct two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels for the nation’s border protection fleet. Valued at 135 million Australian dollars ($89.7 million),...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

Textron Delivers First Texan II Trainer Aircraft to Japan Air Force

Textron Aviation Defense has finalized a contract to supply the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) with its first Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II training aircraft. The acquisition follows Japan’s decision...

December 22, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

US Army Taps Boeing–Anduril Team for Mid-Range Interceptor Effort

Boeing and Anduril have partnered to develop a new high-speed interceptor intended to strengthen the US Army’s layered air and missile defense architecture. The collaboration is focused on the...

Italy Awards Leonardo Contract for Advanced Ballistic Radar System

Leonardo is set to design and supply four advanced radar systems for Italy’s Michelangelo Dome program, significantly enhancing the nation’s capability to detect, track, and counter long-range ballistic threats....

December 22, 2025
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R&D
Air Platforms

PhantomStrike Radar Chosen for Integration on USAF’s VISTA Testbed

The US Air Force (USAF) has chosen Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar for integration on its autonomous X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA) as part of a broader modernization effort....

December 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Airbus Flexrotor Selected by EU Maritime Safety Agency for Next-Gen Coastal Monitoring

Airbus has announced that the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has selected its Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system under a new framework contract for maritime surveillance services. The award marks...

December 21, 2025
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

AH-1Z Helicopter Fires Red Wolf Missile in U.S. Marine Corps Strike Demonstration

The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully conducted a low-altitude test firing of the Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter over the Atlantic Test Range, according to...

Germany Expands Arrow 3 Acquisition as Israel Confirms Additional Purchase

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed the signing of a new defence agreement with Germany worth approximately $3.1 billion, aimed at expanding Germany’s Arrow-3 air and missile defence capability....

December 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Luxembourg to Procure 54 Jaguar and Griffon Combat Vehicles for Binational Recon Battalion

Luxembourg and Belgium have completed a joint defence procurement to acquire 54 French-built armoured vehicles for a newly formed binational reconnaissance unit, reinforcing NATO force integration and advancing European...