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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...

November 11, 2025
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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 7, 2025
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GE, Shield AI Develop Propulsion for X-BAT Drone

GE Aerospace and Shield AI have entered a strategic collaboration to co-develop advanced unmanned aerial platforms that combine artificial intelligence autonomy with innovative propulsion technology. The initiative seeks to...

November 7, 2025
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Hyperspectral ‘Eye’ Boosts Drone Vision Range

TEKEVER and Arkeus have demonstrated a new milestone in aerial sensing by integrating the Warden Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) onto the TEKEVER AR3 EVO unmanned aerial system. The partnership...

November 5, 2025
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Austal Wins Approval for Naval Autonomy

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a contract worth 1 billion Swedish krona ($104 million) for the production of a new missile launch system designed for the country’s...

November 4, 2025
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Sweden Wraps Up Archer Artillery System Upgrade Initiative

Sweden has taken delivery of the final batch of upgraded Archer artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors, concluding a national effort to enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities. According...