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December 18, 2025
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First NH90 Sea Tiger Delivered to German Navy

Germany has taken delivery of the first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, beginning the replacement of its Sea Lynx fleet. Ordered in 2020, the 31-aircraft fleet will support anti-submarine, anti-surface,...

Vatn Systems Raises $60M for AUV Development

Vatn Systems’ successful $60 million Series A funding round marks a significant milestone in the expanding global market for autonomous underwater vehicles, as navies and commercial operators increasingly prioritize...

December 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
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AM General to Deliver Armed HUMVEES to Kosovo

Kosovo’s acquisition of the HUMVEE Hawkeye artillery system from AM General reflects a broader trend among smaller militaries seeking mobile, rapidly deployable fire support solutions. The Hawkeye’s lightweight soft...

Kongsberg to Buy US Missile Firm

Kongsberg Group’s planned acquisition of a majority stake in Zone 5 Technologies signals a strategic push into high-volume, affordable weapon systems designed for modern conflicts. By purchasing 90 percent...

Kenya Procures SPYDER Air Defense System

The delivery of Israel’s SPYDER air defense system represents a major leap forward for Kenya’s military modernization efforts. Capable of countering aircraft, helicopters, and drones, the Rafael-built system provides...

December 17, 2025
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Brazil Receives First UH-60M Black Hawk

Lockheed Martin has delivered the Brazilian Army’s first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, marking a major milestone in the country’s 12-aircraft acquisition signed in 2024. The delivery supports Brazil’s efforts...

December 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Lockheed Unveils First Finnish F-35A

Lockheed Martin has officially launched the Finnish Defence Force’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at its Fort Worth, Texas facility, marking a key step in Finland’s transition to...

December 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Red Cat Picks SpiderOak for Drone Cybersecurity

Red Cat Holdings has partnered with cybersecurity specialist SpiderOak to evaluate its Black Widow reconnaissance drone for inclusion on the US Department of Defense’s Blue UAS Cleared List. The...

Denmark Chooses Lockheed for Long-Range Radar

Denmark has selected Lockheed Martin’s TPY-4 ground-based air surveillance radar to strengthen national and NATO airspace monitoring across key northern regions. The agreement includes three radars, with an option...

December 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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Theon Secures Major NVG Contract With Germany

OCCAR has awarded a historic night-vision procurement to the Theon-Hensoldt team, ordering tens of thousands of Mikron NVGs for German and Belgian forces. The deal expands an ongoing multinational...