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December 23, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Hanwha to Develop Cheongung-III Radar for South Korea

Hanwha Systems has secured a 200-billion-won ($135.5 million) contract to develop a multi-function radar for South Korea’s next-generation Cheongung-III air and missile defense system. The agreement was awarded by...

December 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

Saab Wins $270M Deal to Develop Gripen Fighters by 2028

Saab has secured a 2.5-billion Swedish krona ($270 million) contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support continued development of the Gripen fighter aircraft through 2028. The...

December 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia Orders 18 Landing Craft Medium From Austal

The Australian government has awarded Austal Limited a AUD 1.029 billion (USD 681.4 million) contract to build 18 Landing Craft Medium (LCM) vessels for the Australian Army, marking a...

December 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia Adds Two Boats to Evolved Cape Patrol Fleet

Australia has awarded Austal Limited a contract to construct two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels for the country’s Border Force, strengthening maritime security and offshore surveillance capabilities. Valued at...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon to Supply Patriot Air Defense Parts to Romania

Romania has signed a $168 million contract with Raytheon for the procurement of additional Patriot air and missile defense system components, reinforcing the country’s efforts to strengthen its multi-layered...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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....

December 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

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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Communication and Electronics

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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Air Platforms

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...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...