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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Germany orders serial production of Taurus Neo cruise missile; Taurus Systems JV awarded build contract

Germany has approved serial production of the upgraded Taurus Neo air-launched cruise missile and contracted the Taurus Systems joint venture under BAAINBw to build the weapons for the Luftwaffe. The move prepares Eurofighter units to field an enhanced stand‑off deep‑strike capability.

Also: AeroTime
2025-12-19T03:39:18.940060-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

European Defence Fund backs studies for new small turbofan to power 'loyal wingman' drones amid export restrictions

By FlightGlobal: A lack of suitable European-built small turbofan engines for 'loyal wingman' applications that are also free of export restrictions has pushed the EU to consider funding the development of a new powerplant.

2025-12-19T04:48:33.409796-08:00
Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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
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