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November 19, 2025
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KC-46 RVS 2.0 Achieves Initial Flight Test Milestone

Boeing has conducted the first flight of its Remote Vision System 2.0 for the KC-46 Pegasus, initiating the final phase of testing required before the US Air Force can...

November 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Belgian Forces Add Latvia’s Kamikaze Drones to Strengthen Counter-Drone Capabilities

Belgium has procured Latvian-made kamikaze drones designed specifically for counter-UAV missions, capable of detecting and neutralizing hostile drones. The acquisition is included in a 50-million-euro ($57 million) national counter-drone...

Tirana Moves to Acquire Israeli Elbit Artillery Systems and Drones

Albania will enhance its firepower and build up domestic arms production capacity through a new agreement with Israel’s Elbit Systems. The arrangement includes deliveries of 155mm ATMOS self-propelled howitzers,...

November 19, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

R66 Helicopter Offered by M1 and Robinson for US Army’s Future Training Fleet

M1 Support Services of Texas has partnered with Robinson Helicopter Company in California to offer the R66 as a contender for the US Army’s Flight School Next initiative. The...

November 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Ankara Kicks Off Construction of Portugal’s Debut Military Ship

Turkey has commenced steel cutting for its inaugural military ship being exported to Portugal, underscoring deepening defense collaboration between the two countries. The work covers two Auxiliary Oiler and...

Washington Clears $3.5B Sale of SM-6 and SM-2 Missiles for Germany’s Frigate Fleet

The United States has approved a prospective $3.5-billion foreign military sale to Germany involving SM-6 Block I and SM-2 Block IIIC missiles for its forthcoming F127 air-defense frigate program....

RTX Awarded $698.9M NASAMS Deal to Boost Air Defense in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific

The U.S. Department of War has announced that Raytheon has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract worth $698,948,760 to manufacture NASAMS fire units for Taiwan. Placed by the U.S. Army...

US Firm Debuts “World-First” AI System for Diagnosing Military Vehicle Issues

An AI-based assistant described as the “world’s first” for diagnosing and repairing military systems has officially entered service on Ukraine’s frontlines. NeoLens, a US startup with Ukrainian roots, reports...

November 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Saab to Enhance Germany’s Eurofighter Jets With Upgraded EW Technology

Airbus has awarded Saab two contracts worth a combined 549 million euros ($676 million) to upgrade Germany’s Eurofighter aircraft with the Arexis electronic warfare sensor suite. The first order—around...

November 18, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

BAE Systems and GDLS Pitch Beowulf Solution for Canada’s Arctic Mobility Program

BAE Systems Hägglunds has joined forces with GDLS-Canada to participate in Ottawa’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) initiative. The partnership leverages BAE’s proven all-terrain vehicle design capabilities and GDLS’...