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December 15, 2025
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Dutch Military Procures Skyranger Air Defense Systems

Rheinmetall Air Defence has secured a contract from the Dutch Ministry of Defence to deliver Skyranger air defense systems as part of the Netherlands’ efforts to modernize its ground-based...

Northrop Unveils AiON as New Counter-Drone Solution

Northrop Grumman has unveiled AiON, a new counter-drone system aimed at strengthening defenses against the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles. The next-generation C-UAS solution is designed to...

December 15, 2025
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US Air Force Receives B-52 Bomber With Advanced Radar

The US Air Force has taken delivery of the first B-52 bomber fitted with Boeing’s APQ-188 AESA radar, beginning a new phase of flight testing under the Radar Modernization...

December 14, 2025
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Sikorsky Wins $433M Contract for US Army Black Hawk Fleet

The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky a $433.21 million modification to its ongoing Black Hawk multiyear procurement contract, reinforcing long-term production of the service’s frontline rotary-wing aircraft. Issued as...

Finland Clears AIM-120D-3 Missile Purchase for F-35 Jets

Helsinki has approved the purchase of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles to arm its incoming F-35A Lightning II fighters, marking a critical milestone in Finland’s air combat modernization program. The move...

$199M Deal to Upgrade Mission Aircrew Training in Australia

Australia has launched a major upgrade of its aircrew training enterprise, investing more than AUD 300 million in the Future Air Mission Training System to strengthen the readiness of...

December 12, 2025
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GE Secures LM2500 Gas Turbine Deal for US Navy Destroyers

The U.S. Navy has placed new orders with GE Aerospace for LM2500 gas turbine engines to power its next pair of Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, reaffirming confidence in...

Lockheed Awards $200M Contract to L3Harris for GMLRS

Lockheed Martin has awarded L3Harris Technologies a new contract worth up to $200 million to boost production of solid rocket motors for the GMLRS Insensitive Munition, supporting growing artillery...

December 12, 2025
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RENK to Supply Vehicle Test Rigs for Dutch Army Program

The Royal Netherlands Army has selected RENK Test System (RTS) to supply a new generation of high-power vehicle testing systems to support its ground forces. The contract, awarded by...

December 12, 2025
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Saab Fire-Control System Chosen by BAE for CV90 Fleet

BAE Systems Hägglunds has awarded Saab a contract to supply its UTAAS sighting and fire-control system for the CV90 combat vehicle family, strengthening the platform’s lethality and air-defense capability....