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December 19, 2025
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US Navy Selects Textron Uncrewed Surface Vessel for AUKUS Testing

The US Navy has acquired an unmanned surface vessel (USV) from Textron Systems for evaluation under the AUKUS framework, the trilateral security partnership involving Australia, the United Kingdom, and...

December 18, 2025
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German Navy Takes Delivery of First NH90 Sea Tiger

The German Navy has received the first of its planned fleet of 31 NH90 Sea Tiger helicopters from Airbus Helicopters via the NHIndustries consortium, with the handover taking place...

December 18, 2025
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Spanish Navy Launches Unmanned Operations With First USV

The Spanish Navy has taken delivery of its first unmanned surface vessel (USV), signaling the start of manned–unmanned teaming within the fleet. The Sead 23 USV has been assigned...

Washington Clears $11B Defense Sales Package for Taiwan

The United States has approved an arms package worth approximately $11 billion for Taiwan, Taipei announced on Thursday, marking one of the largest weapons sales to the island and...

December 18, 2025
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Airbus Hands Over First H160 Helicopter to French Gendarmerie

France has officially received the first H160 helicopter for the French National Gendarmerie, with the handover taking place at Airbus Helicopters’ Marignane facility in southern France. The aircraft is...

December 18, 2025
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Ukraine and Germany Partner to Produce Bohdana Howitzers on Mercedes Platforms

Ukraine has entered into a partnership with Germany to manufacture Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems mounted on Mercedes-Benz Zetros tactical transport trucks. According to Ukraine’s defense minister, the program carries...

December 18, 2025
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US Navy Takes Delivery of Its Fifth John Lewis-Class Tanker

General Dynamics NASSCO has formally delivered the fifth John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), to the US Navy. The transfer follows an extensive series of...

December 18, 2025
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