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December 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

AeroVironment Delivers LOCUST Lasers to Army

The US Army has received additional LOCUST high-energy laser systems from AeroVironment as part of its AMP-HEL initiative. The vehicle-mounted lasers strengthen counter-UAS protection by enabling rapid drone detection...

December 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Indian Firm to Supply Rafale AESA Components

As part of its India localization strategy, Thales has selected SFO Technologies to produce key assemblies for the RBE2 AESA radar on Rafale aircraft. The move expands Indian industry’s...

December 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Textron USV Selected for Navy AUKUS Trials

Under the AUKUS framework, the US Navy has acquired Textron’s Tsunami USV to assess autonomous surface vessel capabilities for Indo-Pacific operations. Designed as a rapidly deployable platform, the drone...

December 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

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,...

December 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Spain’s Navy Fields First USV

Spain has inducted its first unmanned surface vessel, the Sead 23, into naval service, marking the start of manned-unmanned teaming. Assigned to the CEVENTA unit, the 7-meter platform will...

December 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Washington Approves $11B Taiwan Arms Deal

The United States has approved a potential $11-billion arms package for Taiwan, one of the largest in the island’s history. The proposed sale includes HIMARS launchers, artillery, drones, and...

December 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

France’s Gendarmerie Receives First H160

France has taken delivery of its first Airbus H160 helicopter for the National Gendarmerie, marking a key step in fleet modernization. Ordered in 2021, the aircraft will undergo acceptance...

December 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Bohdana Howitzers to Use Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Ukraine and Germany have agreed to jointly produce Bohdana self-propelled howitzers mounted on Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks in a deal valued at €750 million. The initiative aims to manufacture up...

December 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Fifth John Lewis-Class Tanker Joins US Fleet

General Dynamics NASSCO has delivered the USNS Lucy Stone, the fifth John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, to the US Navy. The vessel will support naval operations by transporting fuel,...

December 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

Hungary Explores Truck-Mounted HIMARS With Lockheed

Lockheed Martin and Hungary’s 4iG Space and Defence Technologies are examining options to integrate US rocket artillery systems onto Hungarian military trucks. Central to the effort is Lockheed’s launcher...