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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
Procurement & Contracts

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
New Product Launches

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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Air Platforms
R&D

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...

December 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

AM General to Deliver Cannon-Armed HUMVEEs to Kosovo

Kosovo has signed a defense procurement contract with AM General to acquire artillery-mounted High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HUMVEEs), marking a significant upgrade to the country’s mobile fire support...

Kongsberg to Acquire US Missile Firm Based in California

Norway’s Kongsberg Group has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in US-based missile developer Zone 5 Technologies, strengthening its position in the rapidly growing market for low-cost,...

Kenya Strengthens Air Defense With Israeli SPYDER

Kenya has taken delivery of an Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system, marking a significant upgrade to the country’s air defense and signaling a shift in Nairobi’s defense partnerships. The...

Vatn Systems Secures $60M for Underwater Drone Program

Vatn Systems has raised $60 million in Series A funding to accelerate the production and development of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for the US military, allied forces, and commercial...

December 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Red Cat Partners SpiderOak for Black Widow Drone Security

Red Cat Holdings has partnered with cybersecurity firm SpiderOak to evaluate its Black Widow short-range reconnaissance drone for potential inclusion on the US Department of Defense’s Blue Unmanned Aerial...