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November 14, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Redwire VTOL Drone Deliveries Approved for Croatia

Croatia’s Border Patrol is set to receive modern uncrewed aerial systems from Redwire Corporation, a move aimed at improving border surveillance and response capabilities. Through a Frontex-funded contract, Redwire’s...

November 14, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Boeing Clinches $876M Deal to Supply 60 CH-47F Chinooks to US Army

The US Army has finalized an $876.4-million agreement with Boeing for the procurement of up to 60 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. The contract also covers performance-based logistics, training services,...

November 13, 2025
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

New Japanese Missile Prototype Showcased With Advanced Turbojet Engine

Japan’s future anti-ship missile initiative is rapidly progressing, offering enhanced reach and improved survivability for island defense operations. Developed under ATLA’s leadership, the system merges advanced propulsion tech, sophisticated...

November 13, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

Anduril Lattice Integrated Into US Army IBCS-M Following Perfect Trials

The US Army has selected Anduril’s Lattice software as its counter-drone fire control platform, following its perfect performance—four successful interceptions out of four—in a live-fire test. Over seven days...

November 13, 2025
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R&D
Land Platforms

Three Defense Companies Chosen by Switzerland for New Camouflage Tech

To strengthen battlefield concealment, Switzerland is adopting multispectral camouflage sourced from three European defense firms to protect personnel, assets, and facilities from drone, radar, and infrared surveillance. After thorough...

November 13, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Athens Pursues US AIM-120D Missiles to Equip Its F-35s

Greece is seeking US approval to acquire AIM-120 AMRAAMs for its F-35 fighters, a move intended to preserve its strategic edge over Turkey in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean....

November 13, 2025
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New Product Launches
Soldier Systems

Next-Generation Fire-Resistant Combat Gear Released by GORE-TEX

GORE-TEX Labs has launched a new line of PYRAD flame-retardant combat suits engineered to keep troops cool, protected, and agile even in temperatures above 30°C (86°F). The suits deliver...

November 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

Netherlands’ First C-390 Millennium Enters Production at Embraer

Embraer has officially begun producing the first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for the Royal Netherlands Air Force at its Gavião Peixoto plant in Brazil. Dutch defense officials attended the...

November 13, 2025
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R&D
Land Platforms

Czech-Made Pandurs Replace Russian APCs in Indonesia’s UN Deployment

Indonesia has transitioned from Russian BTR-80A armored personnel carriers to Czech Pandur II 8×8 vehicles for its UN peacekeeping operations in Lebanon. The Marine Corps’ 12 BTR-80As returned home...

Germany’s Skyranger 30 to Receive MBDA Counter-Drone Missile

Germany has revealed a new program to develop and acquire MBDA’s counter-small-drone missile for the Skyranger 30 short-range air defense vehicle. MBDA Germany has been awarded the contract to...