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December 15, 2025
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US Air Force Receives Radar-Upgraded B-52

The US Air Force has begun testing a significantly upgraded B-52 following delivery of the first aircraft fitted with Boeing’s APQ-188 AESA radar. This milestone marks a critical phase...

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Ukraine Showcases Next-Gen Ratel X Ground Drone

The Ratel X unmanned ground vehicle represents a new step in Ukraine’s expanding use of robotic systems. Designed for frontline operations, the platform combines endurance, stability, and heavy payload...

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

HII Advances ROMULUS Autonomous Vessel Program

HII’s ROMULUS program reflects the US Navy’s growing emphasis on large, autonomous surface vessels capable of sustained operations. Built with an open architecture, ROMULUS can integrate evolving sensors, weapons,...

Northrop Introduces AiON Counter-UAS Solution

AiON represents Northrop Grumman’s latest effort to address the rapidly evolving drone threat landscape. By combining AI, automation, and modular design, the system enables faster detection and response while...

December 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Sikorsky Wins $433M US Army Black Hawk Deal

Sikorsky has received a $433-million contract modification to fund Program Year Five of the US Army’s Black Hawk multiyear procurement, covering 24 helicopters including UH-60M utility and HH-60M medevac...

Finland Clears AIM-120D-3 Buy for F-35A Jets

Finland has authorized the acquisition of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles to arm its incoming F-35A fleet, strengthening beyond-visual-range air combat capability. Procured via the US Foreign Military Sales channel, the...

December 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
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BAE Selects Saab Fire-Control System for CV90

Saab has won a contract from BAE Systems Hägglunds to deliver its Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) fire-control and sighting solution for CV90 armored vehicles, with deliveries planned...

L3Harris Boosts GMLRS Output Under $200M Deal

L3Harris Technologies has received a follow-on contract worth up to $200 million to manufacture additional solid rocket motors for Lockheed Martin’s GMLRS Insensitive Munition. The order marks the first...

December 12, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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GE Wins LM2500 Engine Orders for US Destroyers

GE Aerospace has secured orders to deliver eight LM2500 marine gas turbines for two future Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, ensuring continued propulsion support for the US Navy’s primary...

Rheinmetall Upgrades UK MLRS With Trailblazer

Rheinmetall UK has been contracted to integrate its Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situation Awareness System onto the British Army’s upgraded M270 A2 MLRS platforms. Prototypes are expected in...