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December 23, 2025
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New Ratel IFV Reflects Poland’s Shift to Heavier Armor

Poland is advancing development of a new heavy infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) known as Ratel, highlighting a growing emphasis on battlefield survivability and protection. Designed to operate in high-threat...

December 23, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Greece Takes Delivery of First FDI Frigate From Naval Group

Greece has officially taken delivery of its first FDI (Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention) frigate, the HS Kimon (F601), from French shipbuilder Naval Group, marking a major milestone in...

Germany Orders TAURUS NEO Missiles for Deep Strike

TAURUS Systems, the joint venture between MBDA and Saab, has secured a contract from the German government to manufacture the next-generation TAURUS NEO stand-off missile, significantly enhancing Germany’s long-range...

US Approves $951M AMRAAM-ER Missile Sale to Denmark

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles – Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) to Denmark, with the package valued at...

BAE Systems Secures $171M Ammo Orders From Nordics

BAE Systems has secured approximately $171 million in contracts to supply advanced programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland, strengthening the two Nordic nations’ artillery, naval, and air defense capabilities....

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms
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US Air Force Integrates PhantomStrike Radar on VISTA Jet

The US Air Force (USAF) has selected Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar for installation on the X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA) as part of a broader modernization and autonomy...

December 22, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Japan Air Force Orders First Texan II Trainer Aircraft

Textron Aviation Defense has finalized a contract to supply the first Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II trainer aircraft to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), marking a major step in...

Leonardo Wins Contract for Italy’s Next-Gen Radar

Leonardo has secured a contract to develop and deliver four advanced radar systems for Italy’s Michelangelo Dome air and missile defense program, significantly enhancing the country’s ability to detect,...

December 22, 2025
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New Product Launches

Babcock Launches Jackal 3 Extenda for British Army

Babcock has unveiled the first vehicles from the second production tranche of Jackal 3 Extenda (E) High Mobility Transporters for the British Army, with manufacturing taking place in Plymouth,...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Boeing, Anduril Partner on US Army Interceptor Program

Boeing and defense technology firm Anduril Industries have formed a partnership to develop a high-speed interceptor missile aimed at strengthening the US Army’s layered air and missile defense architecture....