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December 23, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hanwha Selected to Develop Radar for South Korea’s Cheongung-III Air Defense System

Hanwha Systems has secured a 200 billion Korean won ($135.5 million) contract to develop the multi-function radar for South Korea’s next-generation Cheongung-III air and missile defense system. The contract,...

December 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

December 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
New Product Launches

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...

December 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
Procurement & Contracts

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
Mergers & JV

US Army Taps Boeing–Anduril Team for Mid-Range Interceptor Effort

Boeing and Anduril have partnered to develop a new high-speed interceptor intended to strengthen the US Army’s layered air and missile defense architecture. The collaboration is focused on the...

December 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Awards Leonardo Contract for Advanced Ballistic Radar System

Leonardo is set to design and supply four advanced radar systems for Italy’s Michelangelo Dome program, significantly enhancing the nation’s capability to detect, track, and counter long-range ballistic threats....

December 22, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

PhantomStrike Radar Chosen for Integration on USAF’s VISTA Testbed

The US Air Force (USAF) has chosen Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar for integration on its autonomous X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA) as part of a broader modernization effort....

December 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...