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December 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

ASELSAN Wins Polish EW, Counter-Drone Deal

Warsaw has concluded a major electronic warfare procurement with ASELSAN worth $410 million, focusing on reconnaissance and jamming systems tailored for counter-UAS missions. The deal reflects Poland’s emphasis on...

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 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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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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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Acquires NSM Coastal Defense for $117M

Kongsberg will deliver the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System to Denmark under a new contract, enabling long-range coastal strike operations. The system adds mobile, land-based firepower and integrates...

December 19, 2025
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Land Platforms

Patria Wins $2.3B German CAVS Deal

Berlin has confirmed the purchase of 876 Patria 6×6 armored vehicles under the CAVS program, reinforcing NATO-standard ground mobility. Local industrial participation will enable Germany to field and sustain...

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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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

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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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...