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.
Rolls-Royce to supply over 300 mtu engines for new Leopard 2 tanks ordered by European armies
Rolls-Royce has received a major order from KNDS for more than 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines to equip new Leopard 2 battle tanks for several European armies.
Hegseth outlines new U.S. National Security Defense during address at Ronald Reagan Library forum
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth outlined a new National Defense Strategy during a keynote speech on 6 December at the Ronald Reagan National Library’s annual defence forum in Simi Valley, California.
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Alaskan Command unites B-52 bombers and USCG cutter Kimball for large-scale maritime strike exercise
Alaskan Command, operating under U.S. Northern Command, carried out simulated joint maritime strikes with two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers and the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball on 9 December 2025 in the Gulf of Alaska.
Sweden places new order for IRIS-T SLS air defence systems and logistics support from Diehl Defence
Diehl Defence has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for launchers for the IRIS-T SLS short-range ground-based air defence system.
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.
Dutch F-35s and Apaches conduct night air defence drills against drones near two air bases
The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced on 9 December that intensive evening flights will take place this week around Gilze-Rijen and Leeuwarden air bases as part of ongoing air-defence exercises.
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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.
Germany orders more Rheinmetall communication headsets with hearing protection worth €130 million
The German Armed Forces has placed another order with Rheinmetall for its communication headset with hearing protection, calling up a third delivery lot from the framework contract agreed in April 2024.
Croatia signs deal with German Government for 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks
Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ivan Anušić signed the order confirmation for 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks in Berlin on 10 December 2025, attended by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Rheinmetall wins NSPA contract to fit UK’s M270 A2 launchers with advanced Trailblazer system
Rheinmetall UK has secured a contract from the NNSPA to supply its Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situation Awareness System for the Ministry of Defence’s M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System upgrade.
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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.
Netherlands orders rhree additional NH90 helicopters to enhance anti-submarine warfare capability
The Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force will expand its NH90 NFH fleet after NHIndustries and NAHEMA signed a contract for three additional maritime helicopters.
HII begins construction of Virginia-class submarine Barb at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has held the keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine Barb (SSN 804).
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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.
ICEYE secures new funding to expand sovereign SAR systems and deepen Europe’s space intelligence
ICEYE has raised EUR 150 million in new financing led by General Catalyst, along with a EUR 50 million secondary placement that values the company at EUR 2.4 billion (USD 2.8 billion).
