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November 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Turkey’s Latest Unmanned Surface Vessel Completes Trials for Electronic Warfare Operations

The MARLIN EW 100, Turkey’s latest electronic warfare–capable unmanned surface vessel (USV), has completed sea trials and is entering the final phase of preparation for service with the Turkish...

November 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Turkey Commissions Its First Indigenously Built Self-Propelled Howitzer

In a major advancement for Turkey’s defense industrial base, the Turkish Army has inducted its first locally developed self-propelled howitzer, underscoring the nation’s progress toward artillery system independence. Known...

November 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Neros Wins Contract to Provide Tactical UAVs for US Army Units

Neros Technologies has been selected by the US Army as one of three core vendors under its Purpose-Built Attritable Systems (PBAS) initiative, aimed at delivering deployable unmanned aerial systems...

November 11, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

Battlefield Feedback Fuels RADA Radar Enhancements for Ukraine

The Israeli defense firm RADA is accelerating radar modernization efforts for Ukraine, incorporating real-time feedback from the Ukrainian military into its ongoing system upgrades and software refinements. Data collected...

November 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Grants $1.7 Billion Contract to General Dynamics for Two Fleet Oilers

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics NASSCO a $1.7 billion contract to build two new John Lewis-class fleet oilers, designated T-AO 215 and T-AO 216, further expanding the...

November 11, 2025
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Sweden Introduces Automated Weapon Hatch System for Visby-Class Corvettes

The Swedish Navy is progressing toward an automated weapon deployment architecture aboard its Visby-class stealth corvettes, following the development of a robotic hatch system engineered to conceal and release...

Lockheed Martin Reaches Milestone with Delivery of 750th HIMARS Launcher

Lockheed Martin has reached a key production milestone with the delivery of its 750th High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), as output continues to ramp up for the U.S....

November 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

Nokia and LMT Join Forces to Develop 5G Tactical Networks in the Baltics

Nokia and Latvia’s Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop a 5G-enabled tactical communications system for defense applications across the Baltic region. The collaboration...

November 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

Haiti Takes Delivery of Its First Batch of Senator MRAP Armored Vehicles

Haiti has taken delivery of its first batch of seven Senator Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, part of a 17-unit acquisition program aimed at strengthening the country’s ground forces....

November 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

Germany Expands Fleet with 20 Additional H145M Helicopters Worth $1.2B

Germany is advancing its armed forces modernization program with an order for 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters valued at nearly €1 billion ($1.2 billion). Deliveries are scheduled between 2027...