Dutch Ministry of Defence orders Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 mobile air defence systems for army
Rheinmetall has received a major new order from the Dutch Ministry of Defence for mobile air defence systems, with the contract value in the triple-digit million euro range.
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force complete Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW) separation test from F-16 fighter
Northrop Grumman, working with the US Air Force, has completed a separation test of the Stand-In Attack Weapon from an F-16.
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters conduct Agile Combat Employment training with rapid-refuel operations in Romania
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base carried out routine Agile Combat Employment operations on 3 December while training at Campia Turzii, Romania, along Europe’s Eastern Flank.
Hanwha pledges 80% localization for Romania’s IFV program — offering what Rheinmetall cannot
South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace offers unmatched localization and industrial impact, providing up to 80% Romanian production compared with Rheinmetall’s Hungary-anchored model.
L3Harris details evolving electronic warfare capabilities for today’s complex threats
L3Harris has outlined its latest electronic warfare capabilities, emphasising the need for adaptable and responsive systems as today’s forces face drone swarms, shifting signal frequencies and attempts to disrupt or mimic communications.
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Hensoldt to supply SPEXER 2000 radars under long-term deal with Rheinmetall systems
Hensoldt is equipping air defence systems from Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Air Defence AG with radars from its SPEXER 2000 product family.
Finland authorises procurement of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles for future F-35A fighter fleet
Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles from the United States.
Tundra Merlin: F-35 fighters demonstrate Arctic combat integration in joint US defence exercise
Alaskan Command, under U.S. Northern Command, conducted simulated joint maritime strikes during Operation Tundra Merlin on 9 December 2025 in the Gulf of Alaska.
F-35 cross-servicing operation underscores NATO cooperation and fifth-generation readiness
Allied Air Chiefs observed a milestone in European airpower cooperation on 5 December 2025 during a European Air Chiefs Group meeting at RAF Lakenheath.
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German tank maker KNDS Deutschland to build Leopard 2A8 assembly plant in Lithuania
KNDS Deutschland will build a Leopard 2A8 main battle tank assembly plant in Kaunas, Lithuania, under a contract with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence.
Saab secures SEK 314 million order from BAE Systems Hägglunds for CV90 UTAAS system deliveries
Saab has received an order worth about SEK 314 million from BAE Systems Hägglunds for the UTAAS sight and fire control system for the Combat Vehicle 90.
Meprolight to supply Southern European armed forces with MVO 1-8×28 riflescopes under new contract
Meprolight announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply a Southern European country’s armed forces with its MVO 1-8×28 riflescopes.
L3Harris secures $200 million contract to boost production of GMLRS rocket motors in Arkansas
L3Harris Technologies has secured a follow-on production contract worth up to $200 million to manufacture Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Insensitive Munition propulsion units.
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GE Aerospace secures LM2500 turbine orders for U.S. Navy Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers
GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines & Systems business has received orders to supply eight LM2500 marine gas turbine engines for the U.S. Navy’s next two Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
Finnish nuclear startup SEATOM joins NATO’s DIANA programme to mature modular marine reactor tech
SEATOM announced its selection for the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic 2026 Challenge Programme Cohort.
U.S. Navy establishes first Information Warfare Squadron to enhance Carrier Strike Group readiness
The U.S. Navy has established Information Warfare Squadron Two, its first unit dedicated to operationalising Information Warfare capabilities and strengthening decision advantage for Carrier Strike Group commanders.
HII expands partnership with Babcock to strengthen Virginia-Class submarine construction work
HII and Babcock International Group have signed a contract that expands their strategic partnership to increase Virginia-class submarine construction throughput at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
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L3Harris expands Florida facility to produce next-generation missile tracking satellites
L3Harris Technologies has reached full-scale production of advanced missile tracking satellites to support the defence of the United States and allied nations.
L3Harris advances Meadowlands EW system after international review for expanding U.S. Space Force sales
L3Harris Technologies has completed an international Initial Baseline Review for Meadowlands, the U.S. Space Force’s new electromagnetic warfare system designed to support foreign customers.
U.S. explores space-based midcourse interceptors as Golden Dome missile defence programme expands
The U.S. Space Force has issued a request for prototype proposals for space-based interceptors designed to destroy missiles during their midcourse phase of flight.
U.S. Space Force accepts Long-Range Discrimination Radar, marking major step in missile defence
The U.S. Space Force’s Combat Forces Command (CFC) has formally taken operational acceptance of the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), a solid-state long-range system.
