Supply Chain   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Germany greenlights serial production of TAURUS Neo; Taurus Systems JV to build for Luftwaffe

The German defence procurement agency BAAINBw has awarded a contract to the Taurus Systems joint venture to produce the TAURUS Neo air‑launched cruise missile, clearing serial production and preparing integration onto Luftwaffe platforms including Eurofighter. The move follows Budget Committee approvals to field an enhanced stand‑off deep‑strike capability.

Also: asdnews.com and Janes
2025-12-19T03:39:18.940060-08:00
Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Leonardo to deliver four next‑generation AESA GaN radars for Italy’s long‑range ballistic missile defence

By AeroTime: Leonardo will develop and deliver four next-generation radars for Italy’s long-range ballistic missile defense, including fixed and mobile AESA GaN systems.

Also: asdnews.com
2025-12-19T03:39:03.063358-08:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

With NDAA, Congress twists US Space Force's arm on beefing up acquisition chops

By Breaking Defense: "I look forward to working with [Air Force] Secretary Meink and the service to make sure the language in the NDAA is fully implemented," Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers, R.-Ala., told Breaking Defense today.

2025-12-18T12:49:37.169795-08:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
afmc.af.mil

U.S. Air Force and Boeing Resume F-15EX Deliveries to Portland ANG After Production Pause

By afmc.af.mil: The U.S. Air Force, in partnership with Boeing and the Defense Contract Management Agency, has resumed F-15EX Eagle II deliveries to the Portland Air National Guard Base, overcoming recent production.

Also: Air Data News
2025-12-18T05:06:02.868741-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The Aviationist • Kai Greet

U.S. Navy Conducts First Shipboard Launch of LUCAS One-Way Attack Drone from Littoral Combat Ship USS Santa Barbara

By The Aviationist: A Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) was launched from the flight deck of littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara while operating in the.

Also: Aviation Week and DVIDS / U.S. DoD
2025-12-18T09:09:05.531503-08:00