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November 21, 2025
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Germany Awards $70M Deal to Upgrade Combat Training

Germany is moving ahead with a major digital modernization of its Army Combat Training Center, awarding Rheinmetall a €61 million ($70 million) contract to upgrade the facility for next-generation...

November 19, 2025
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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...

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 18, 2025
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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 16, 2025
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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...

November 14, 2025
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Amentum Secures $995M Program to Modernize MQ-9 Reaper Systems

Amentum has landed a major US Air Force contract to modernize the MQ-9 Reaper, further enhancing the operational strength of America’s unmanned aerial fleet. Awarded through the Air Combat...

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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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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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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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...