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December 18, 2025
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First NH90 Sea Tiger Helicopter Delivered to German Navy

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter to the German Navy, with the aircraft handed over at Nordholz Naval Air Base under the NHIndustries program. The...

December 18, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Lockheed and 4iG Explore HIMARS on Hungarian Vehicles

US defense giant Lockheed Martin has partnered with Hungary’s 4iG Space and Defence Technologies to assess the integration of advanced rocket artillery solutions for the Hungarian Armed Forces. The...

Russia Commissions First S-500 Missile Defense Unit

Russia has announced the activation of its first S-500 Prometheus air and missile defense regiment, placing the advanced system on operational combat alert with the Russian Aerospace Forces. The...

December 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Fifth John Lewis-Class Tanker Joins US Navy Fleet

The US Navy has taken delivery of the fifth John Lewis-class replenishment oiler, USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), following its handover by General Dynamics NASSCO. The transfer comes after...

December 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Spain’s Navy Begins Unmanned Operations With First USV

The Spanish Navy has officially entered the unmanned maritime domain with the delivery of its first unmanned surface vessel, introducing manned–unmanned teaming into naval operations. The new capability strengthens...

December 18, 2025
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Bohdana Howitzers to Be Built With Mercedes Trucks

Germany and Ukraine have agreed to co-produce Bohdana wheeled self-propelled howitzers, integrating the artillery systems onto Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks. The initiative is aimed at accelerating Ukraine’s artillery output...

Washington Clears $11 Billion Defense Sales to Taiwan

Taiwan has confirmed US approval of an $11 billion arms sale, describing it as one of the most significant defense packages ever authorized for the island. The announcement immediately...

December 17, 2025
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Lockheed Delivers Brazil’s First UH-60M Black Hawk

The Brazilian Army has received its first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from Lockheed Martin, initiating deliveries under a 12-unit order finalized in 2024. The milestone delivery underscores Brazil’s commitment...

December 17, 2025
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Finland’s First F-35A Rolled Out by Lockheed Martin

The first F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft for the Finnish Defence Force has been rolled out by Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, underscoring Finland’s progress in fielding a...

December 17, 2025
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KAI Selects BAE IFF System for KF-21 Fighter Jet

BAE Systems has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries to supply a next-generation Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) solution for the KF-21 Boramae fighter, under a contract valued at...