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December 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

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...

Romania Selects Raytheon for Patriot Defense System Supplies

Romania has awarded Raytheon a contract valued at $168 million for the acquisition of components supporting its Patriot air and missile defense systems. The agreement includes the supply of...

December 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Austal Secures Contract to Build 18 LCMs for Australia

The Australian government has awarded Austal Limited a contract worth 1.029 billion Australian dollars ($681.4 million) to construct 18 Landing Craft Medium (LCM) vessels for the Australian Army. The...

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 21, 2025
G.Krish
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...

December 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

German Army Begins Puma IFV Modernization Drive Targeting 200 Units

Rheinmetall has confirmed that the German Army (Bundeswehr) has approved an amendment to its Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme, significantly increasing the fleet size through PSM, the joint venture...

December 20, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Paraguay Prepares First-Ever Deployment of Brazilian M108 105mm SP Howitzers

Nacional AM has reported that the Paraguayan Army is set to introduce 105 mm self-propelled artillery for the first time, following a planned equipment transfer from Brazil announced by...