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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...

December 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

EU Agency Selects Airbus Flexrotor Drone for Surveillance

Airbus has secured a major European maritime surveillance contract after the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) selected the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system under a new EU-wide framework agreement. The...

December 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Marines Test Red Wolf Missile from AH-1Z Helicopter

The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully conducted a low-altitude live-fire test of the Red Wolf launched-effects weapon from an AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter, L3Harris Technologies announced. The trial, carried...

December 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Israel Confirms Germany Order for More Arrow 3 Missiles

Israel and Germany have signed a new defense contract worth approximately $3.1 billion to further expand Germany’s Arrow-3 air and missile defense capabilities, the Israeli Ministry of Defense confirmed....

December 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Paraguay Army to Deploy Brazilian M108 Howitzers

Paraguay’s Army is set to introduce 105 mm self-propelled artillery for the first time, following a planned equipment transfer from Brazil, according to statements broadcast by Paraguayan public radio...

December 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Luxembourg Orders Jaguar and Griffon Vehicles for Recon Unit

Luxembourg and Belgium have finalized a landmark joint defense procurement agreement to acquire a fleet of French-built armored vehicles for a new binational reconnaissance unit, reinforcing NATO interoperability and...

December 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Germany Launches Puma IFV Upgrade Plan for 200 Vehicles

Rheinmetall has confirmed that the German Army (Bundeswehr) has approved a major expansion of its Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle fleet, following the signing of a contract amendment under the...

December 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Poland Chooses ASELSAN for EW and Counter-Drone Systems

Poland has finalized a $410 million defense export contract with Türkiye’s ASELSAN for advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems, reinforcing Warsaw’s ongoing military modernization efforts. Reported by Turkish News Agency...