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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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Air Platforms

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...

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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Unmanned Systems

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...

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...

Vatn Systems Bags $60M Funding Boost for Next-Gen Autonomous Underwater Platforms

Vatn Systems has raised $60 million in Series A financing to scale up the production and advancement of its autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), targeting deployment across the U.S. military,...

December 17, 2025
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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...

December 17, 2025
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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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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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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...