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December 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Austal to Build 18 Landing Craft for Australia

Austal will deliver 18 new Landing Craft Medium platforms to the Australian Army following a major contract award exceeding A$1 billion. The vessels enhance amphibious lift capacity, enabling transport...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Patriot System Parts Contracted for Romania

Raytheon has secured a new Patriot contract from Romania valued at $168 million, reinforcing the country’s commitment to layered air and missile defense. The agreement supports Romania’s ongoing Patriot...

December 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

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

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

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

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,...

December 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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

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

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

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....