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December 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

KF-21 Boramae to Feature BAE Systems Identification Friend or Foe Suite

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed an $11 million contract with BAE Systems to integrate the company’s latest Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) technology into the KF-21 Boramae fighter...

December 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

SpiderOak Selected by Red Cat to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Black Widow UAV

Red Cat Holdings, headquartered in Puerto Rico, has teamed up with Virginia-based cybersecurity firm SpiderOak to assess its Black Widow short-range reconnaissance drone for potential inclusion on the U.S....

December 17, 2025
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New Product Launches
Air Platforms

Finland’s First F-35A Emerges From Lockheed Martin Production Line

Lockheed Martin has rolled out the first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet for the Finnish Defence Forces at its production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The rollout marks a...

December 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin Hands Over First UH-60M Black Hawk to Brazil

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter to the Brazilian Army, marking the initial handover under a 12-aircraft contract signed in 2024. The delivery supports Brazil’s...

Kenyan Military Enhances Air Defense Capabilities Through SPYDER System Induction

Kenya has taken delivery of an Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system, marking a significant enhancement of Nairobi’s military capabilities and highlighting an evolving security partnership with Israel. The system...

Norway’s Kongsberg Expands Missile Portfolio With Planned California Acquisition

Norway’s Kongsberg Group has reached an agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in U.S.-based missile specialist Zone 5 Technologies, a move aimed at strengthening its lineup of affordable,...

December 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

December 16, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Hungary Receives Full Leopard 2A7HU Fleet

KNDS Deutschland has finalized the delivery of all 44 Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks to the Hungarian Army, marking a major milestone in Budapest’s long-term armored modernization effort. The...