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BAE Systems APKWS $1.7 Billion Contract
Weapons

U.S. Navy Awards BAE Systems APKWS Contract Worth Up To $1.7 Billion

BAE Systems has received an initial order for 11,000 laser-guidance kits worth $322 million, with a maximum contract value of $1.7 billion, to equip the U.S. military and partners. BAE…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 11, 2025
B-52H with AN/APQ-188 AESA radar Edwards AFB
Military Aviation

B-52 Upgraded with AESA Radar Arrives at Edwards AFB

The B-52H received the AN/APQ-188 AESA radar at Boeing’s San Antonio facility and has now arrived at Edwards AFB for the ground and flight testing planned throughout 2026. The U.S.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 11, 2025
MQ-25 First Flight Delayed to 2026
Drones

Boeing’s MQ-25 First Flight Delayed to 2026

The Navy confirms Boeing’s MQ-25 will not fly in 2025 as expected, shifting the pivotal test to early 2026 while ground checks and certification continue. The first flight of the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 10, 2025
Drones

Anduril UK Partners with GKN Aerospace for Apache Loyal Wingman Project

Anduril UK will work with GKN Aerospace on a proposal for Project NYX, the development of a new UAV designed to work in tandem with AH-64E Apache helicopters. Project NYX,…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
December 10, 2025
Poland Negotiating MiG-29 Transfer Ukraine
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Poland in Talks to Donate MiG-29s to Ukraine

The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces is negotiating the transfer of the soon to be retired MiG-29s, with Ukraine providing in return drone and missile technologies. The General…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 10, 2025
Finnish F-35 First Flight
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Finland’s First F-35 Conducts Maiden Flight

The Finnish Air Force’s first F-35 conducted its first flight on Dec. 8, ahead of the official rollout ceremony next week. The Finnish Air Force has announced the maiden flight…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 9, 2025
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