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November 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

USAF Expands Skydio Drone Operations Across TACP and EOD Units

The US Air Force has awarded Skydio two early multimillion-dollar contracts to accelerate the rollout of small drones across its Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

November 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Russia Introduces New Flamethrowers Equipped With Anti-Drone Features

Russia has handed over its newest TOS-1A Solntsepyok flamethrower units to the army, featuring reinforced anti-drone countermeasures. Rostec reported that the enhancements stem from operational feedback gathered during combat....

November 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Thales and Navantia Partner to Modernize Thai Navy Fleet

Thales and Navantia have joined forces to support a major upgrade of the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet, their first collaboration within Thailand. As part of the deal, Thales will...

November 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Italy and Albania Form New Joint Venture for Naval Shipbuilding

Fincantieri and Albania’s state-run defense company KAYO have entered into an MoU to form a joint venture aimed at naval shipbuilding and sustainment in Albania. Revealed at the Italy–Albania...

Sweden Expands CAMM Missile Orders for Its Visby-Class Corvettes

The Swedish defense procurement authority has updated its agreement with MBDA to obtain additional Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMM). The initial 2023 contract covered CAMM missiles along with the...

November 17, 2025
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US Clears Denmark’s Purchase of 340 AIM-9X Block II Air-to-Air Missiles

The US State Department has authorized a potential foreign military sale worth $318.4 million to Denmark, covering up to 340 AIM-9X Block II air-to-air missiles. Denmark has also sought...

November 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belgian and French Jets Demonstrate NATO Presence in Black Sea Patrols

Belgium conducted a new air operation over the Black Sea on 14 November 2025 under Operation Black Sea Region, sending F-16s to fly alongside French Mirage jets. The mission,...

November 16, 2025
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DR Congo and M23 Ink Updated Peace Agreement in Doha

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework designed to halt the fighting that has ravaged eastern DRC. For months, Qatar,...

November 16, 2025
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Moscow Claims Control Over Two More Villages in Southern Ukraine

Russia announced it had captured two more villages in southern Ukraine, as its military slowly pushes forward against Ukrainian forces who are outnumbered. According to the Russian Ministry of...

November 16, 2025
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Land Platforms

Israeli Forces Allegedly Open Fire on UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Israeli soldiers opened fire on its peacekeepers from a tank near an army position in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL, in coordination...