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December 18, 2025
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Lockheed, 4iG Study HIMARS Integration on Hungary Trucks

Lockheed Martin and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies have announced plans to explore the integration of Lockheed Martin’s rocket artillery systems in Hungary, including the installation of the company’s...

Russia Activates First S-500 Air Defense Regiment

Russia has confirmed that its first air and missile defense regiment equipped with the S-500 Prometheus system has officially entered combat duty, marking a major milestone in the country’s...

December 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy Takes Delivery of Fifth John Lewis Tanker

General Dynamics NASSCO has officially delivered the fifth John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), to the US Navy, marking another key milestone in the service’s...

December 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Spanish Navy Launches First Unmanned Surface Vessel

The Spanish Navy has taken delivery of its first unmanned surface vessel (USV), marking a major step toward manned–unmanned teaming and the integration of autonomous systems into fleet operations....

December 18, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Ukraine, Germany to Build Bohdana Howitzers on Benz Trucks

Ukraine and Germany have launched a joint initiative to manufacture Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems, with the howitzers to be mounted on Mercedes-Benz Zetros tactical transport trucks. The partnership marks...

US Approves $11B Arms Sale Package for Taiwan

The United States has approved an arms package worth approximately $11 billion for Taiwan, according to an announcement by Taipei, marking one of the largest weapons sales ever authorized...

December 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Brazil Receives First UH-60M Black Hawk From Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has delivered the Brazilian Army’s first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, marking the initial shipment under a 12-aircraft procurement agreement signed in 2024. The handover represents a key...

December 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Lockheed Unveils First F-35A Fighter Jet for Finland

Lockheed Martin has officially unveiled the Finnish Defence Force’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at its manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a major milestone in Finland’s...

December 17, 2025
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KF-21 Boramae to Feature BAE Systems IFF Technology

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has awarded BAE Systems an $11 million contract to integrate an advanced Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system into the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, strengthening...

Denmark Chooses Lockheed for Long-Range Radar System

The Danish government has selected Lockheed Martin’s TPY-4 ground-based air surveillance radar to enhance national and allied airspace monitoring across Skagen, Bornholm, and the Faroe Islands. The decision supports...