Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

December 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia Expands Cape Patrol Boat Fleet

Australia has awarded Austal Limited a 135-million-Australian-dollar contract to build two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol boats for the nation’s border force. The order brings total production under the program...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

Japan Orders Texan II Trainer Aircraft

Textron Aviation Defense has signed a contract to deliver the first Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II training aircraft to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The acquisition follows Japan’s selection of...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Boeing, Anduril Join Forces on Army Missile

Boeing and Anduril Industries have partnered to develop a new high-speed interceptor for the US Army’s Integrated Fires Protection Capability Increment 2 program. The initiative aims to deliver a...

December 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Leonardo Secures Italy’s New Ballistic Radar

Leonardo has secured a contract from Italy’s TELEDIFE agency to develop and supply four advanced radar systems for the country’s Michelangelo Dome missile defense architecture. The order includes both...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

USAF Picks PhantomStrike Radar for VISTA

The US Air Force has chosen Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar to equip its X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA), marking a significant step in advancing autonomous and AI-enabled flight...

December 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

EU Selects Airbus Flexrotor for Coastal Monitoring

The European Maritime Safety Agency has selected Airbus’ Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system under a €30 million maritime surveillance framework, marking its first operational deployment in Europe. Beginning in 2026,...

December 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Marines Trial Red Wolf Missile on AH-1Z

The US Marine Corps has successfully test-fired L3Harris’ Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, demonstrating low-altitude, long-range strike capability. The trial supports the Corps’ push for...

December 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany Confirms Additional Arrow 3 Purchase

Israel and Germany have signed a $3.1 billion follow-on contract to expand Germany’s Arrow-3 ballistic missile defense capability. The deal builds on a landmark 2023 agreement and supports increased...

December 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Luxembourg Orders Jaguar, Griffon Combat Vehicles

Luxembourg and Belgium have finalized a joint purchase of 54 French armored vehicles—38 Jaguar EBRCs and 16 Griffon VBMRs—to equip a new binational reconnaissance battalion. Developed under France’s Scorpion...

December 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Poland Picks ASELSAN for EW and C-UAS

Poland has finalized a $410 million contract with Turkey’s ASELSAN for advanced electronic warfare systems, reinforcing its counter-drone and spectrum-dominance capabilities. The agreement supports automated reconnaissance and jamming functions...