2025 - Weeklydefencenews

December 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Buys Textron Drone Boat for AUKUS

The US Navy has procured Textron Systems’ Tsunami unmanned surface vessel for evaluation under the AUKUS partnership, supporting joint experimentation with autonomous maritime platforms. The gasoline-powered USV will be...

December 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Accepts First NH90 Sea Tiger Helicopter

The German Navy has inducted its first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, a key milestone in maritime aviation modernization. Designed to operate alongside existing Sea Lion helicopters, the new variant...

December 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Spanish Navy Commissions First Unmanned Vessel

The Spanish Navy has received its first purpose-built unmanned surface vessel, expanding its maritime autonomy capabilities. The Sead 23 is designed for patrol, escort, and seabed survey missions and...

US Clears $11B Arms Sales Package for Taiwan

Taiwan has announced a major US arms approval valued at approximately $11 billion, reinforcing its military modernization drive. The package, subject to congressional review, features long-range rocket systems and...

December 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Airbus Hands Over First H160 to French Police

The French National Gendarmerie has received its first H160 helicopter from Airbus Helicopters, launching a multi-year operational rollout. As the largest helicopter in the service’s fleet, the H160 introduces...

December 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Ukraine, Germany Team to Build Bohdana Howitzers

Germany and Ukraine have expanded defense industrial cooperation with a plan to produce Bohdana wheeled artillery systems using Zetros tactical trucks. The project supports Ukraine’s artillery requirements while boosting...

December 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Takes Delivery of Fifth John Lewis Tanker

The US Navy has taken delivery of USNS Lucy Stone, the latest addition to its John Lewis-class replenishment oilers. Built to sustain distributed naval operations, the ship supports refueling,...

December 18, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D