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November 29, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate delivered to Indian Navy, enhancing fleet capability.

India has inducted Taragiri, the fourth vessel in its Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigate series, following a handover ceremony at MDL Mumbai. The delivery marks a key advance in...

November 29, 2025
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R&D

U.S. radar setup in Tobago alters surveillance dynamics close to Venezuela.

The U.S. Marine Corps has begun installing a sophisticated radar system at Tobago’s ANR Robinson International Airport, a development confirmed by Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister after earlier assertions...

November 28, 2025
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NATO ally orders HERO loitering munitions from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has landed a significant contract from an undisclosed NATO ally for the procurement of several hundred HERO loitering munition systems. Production is set to begin shortly, with deliveries...

November 28, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Lithuania invests $278M to upgrade US forces training site

Lithuania has approved a major €240 million ($278 million) investment to expand and modernize the Pabradė Training Area, one of the key sites used by US rotational forces in...

November 28, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Babcock and partner win major global defense training deal

Babcock International has entered into a strategic partnership with New Zealand-based Company-X to broaden the global availability of advanced virtual reality (VR) training solutions for military customers. Announced during...

November 28, 2025
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Poland selects Saab A26 subs to upgrade naval fleet

Poland’s Ministry of Defense has selected Saab’s A26 submarine as the preferred platform to replace its aging Kilo-class fleet, marking a major step in one of Europe’s most significant...

November 28, 2025
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Türkiye expands Steel Dome defense plan with major deals

Turkey is accelerating the development of its national air defense architecture with fresh investments totaling $6.5 billion for its AI-driven “Steel Dome” system, according to local media reports. First...

November 28, 2025
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Hensoldt lands German deal to supply Luchs 2 sensors

Hensoldt has secured a major multi-year contract from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to equip Germany’s next-generation Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles with advanced sensor and mission systems. The...

November 28, 2025
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Rheinmetall wins Danish deal for new logistics trucks

Denmark has signed a long-term framework agreement with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) to acquire up to 1,000 modern logistics trucks as part of its armed forces modernization effort....

November 27, 2025
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R&D

Navigation Upgrade Begins on French Navy’s Mistral-Class Helicopter Carriers

CNN MCO, Thales, and CS GROUP have signed an agreement to update the navigation capabilities of the French Navy’s three Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carriers. The upgrade program applies to...