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December 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

UK Army Debuts Jackal 3 Extenda Vehicles

The British Army has marked progress in its tactical vehicle recapitalization with Babcock’s rollout of Jackal 3 Extenda platforms. Built in Plymouth with Supacat, the vehicles offer improved mobility,...

December 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

RAN Orders Two More Evolved Cape-Class Boats

Austal will construct two more Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels for Australia under a new contract valued at A$135 million. The vessels enhance border protection, offshore patrol, and support for...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Textron Delivers Texan II Jets to Japan

Japan has taken a major step in modernizing its pilot training fleet with a contract awarded to Textron Aviation Defense for the T-6JP Texan II. The deal covers two...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Anduril, Boeing Partner for US Army Interceptor

The US Army’s search for a dedicated mid-range air defense interceptor has led to a new collaboration between Boeing and Anduril. Targeting the IFPC Increment 2 Second Interceptor requirement,...

Italy Awards Next-Gen Radar Deal to Leonardo

Italy is strengthening its missile defense posture through a new Leonardo contract covering four state-of-the-art radar systems for the Michelangelo Dome initiative. Supplied under an agreement with TELEDIFE, the...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

PhantomStrike Radar Selected for VISTA Jet

Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar has been selected by the US Air Force to support upgrades to the X-62A VISTA experimental aircraft, reinforcing the service’s focus on autonomy and AI-driven air...

December 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Airbus Flexrotor Chosen for EU Maritime Ops

Airbus’ Flexrotor drone has been chosen by EMSA for a new EU-wide maritime surveillance program, introducing routine tactical UAS operations for coast-guard missions. Operated under a multi-year framework contract,...

December 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Red Wolf Missile Tested in Marine AH-1Z Strike

US Marines have conducted a successful live-fire test of the Red Wolf precision strike system from an AH-1Z helicopter, validating its role in distributed maritime and land attack missions....

Germany Expands Arrow 3 Air Defense Arsenal

Germany has deepened its air and missile defense partnership with Israel through a new $3.1 billion Arrow-3 contract, extending system coverage and sustainment. The expansion reinforces Berlin’s commitment to...

December 20, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Benelux Battalion to Get Jaguar, Griffon Vehicles

As part of NATO force-integration efforts, Luxembourg and Belgium will jointly field a new reconnaissance battalion equipped with 54 French-built armored vehicles. The mix of Jaguar and Griffon platforms...