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November 13, 2025
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Thai Navy Receives Modernized 212 Helicopter From Bell Textron

Bell Textron has transferred an upgraded Bell 212 medium utility helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy under a program aimed at extending the aircraft’s operational lifespan. The refurbishment was...

November 13, 2025
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Sea Trials Start for Bulgaria’s First Modular Patrol Vessel

Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) of Germany has initiated sea trials for the Bulgarian Navy’s first multipurpose modular patrol vessel (MMPV), the Hrabri. Named Brave, the Hrabri is undergoing testing...

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...

November 13, 2025
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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...

November 13, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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...