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December 19, 2025
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US Army Takes Delivery of Additional LOCUST Laser Systems from AeroVironment

AeroVironment (AV) has delivered two more LOCUST laser weapon systems to the US Army under the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program. The AMP-HEL initiative, awarded to AV...

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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Procurement & Contracts

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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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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Procurement & Contracts

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...

December 17, 2025
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Kosovo Orders Cannon-Fitted HUMVEEs From AM General

Kosovo has finalized a contract with Indiana-based AM General for the acquisition of artillery-mounted High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HUMVEEs), marking a significant upgrade to the country’s mobile firepower....

December 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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

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...

December 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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...