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December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Air Platforms

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

Saronic Chosen to Build Navy Corsair ASVs

Saronic’s Corsair autonomous surface vessel has been selected by the US Navy under a $392-million contract aimed at accelerating the deployment of unmanned naval systems. The program aligns with...

December 15, 2025
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Land Platforms

Dutch Army Buys Skyranger Systems vs Drone Threats

The Netherlands is significantly strengthening its ground-based air defense posture through a major acquisition of Rheinmetall’s Skyranger systems. Under the agreement, Rheinmetall Air Defence will deliver a fleet of...

December 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

December 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Training and Simulation

Australia Launches $199M Mission Aircrew Training

Australia has committed more than A$300 million to develop the Future Air Mission Training System in partnership with CAE Australia, significantly expanding Royal Australian Air Force training capacity. The...

December 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

Dutch Army Buys Vehicle Test Rigs From RENK

RENK Test System has secured a major contract to supply advanced drivetrain and engine test rigs for the Royal Netherlands Army. The systems will support sustainment of tracked and...

December 12, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

December 12, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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...