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November 18, 2025
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US Firm Debuts “World-First” AI System for Diagnosing Military Vehicle Issues

An AI-based assistant described as the “world’s first” for diagnosing and repairing military systems has officially entered service on Ukraine’s frontlines. NeoLens, a US startup with Ukrainian roots, reports...

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 18, 2025
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Mergers & JV

BAE Systems and GDLS Pitch Beowulf Solution for Canada’s Arctic Mobility Program

BAE Systems Hägglunds has joined forces with GDLS-Canada to participate in Ottawa’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) initiative. The partnership leverages BAE’s proven all-terrain vehicle design capabilities and GDLS’...

November 18, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

USAF Expands Skydio Drone Operations Across TACP and EOD Units

The US Air Force has awarded Skydio two early multimillion-dollar contracts to accelerate the rollout of small drones across its Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

November 18, 2025
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Russia Introduces New Flamethrowers Equipped With Anti-Drone Features

Russia has handed over its newest TOS-1A Solntsepyok flamethrower units to the army, featuring reinforced anti-drone countermeasures. Rostec reported that the enhancements stem from operational feedback gathered during combat....

November 17, 2025
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Thales and Navantia Partner to Modernize Thai Navy Fleet

Thales and Navantia have joined forces to support a major upgrade of the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet, their first collaboration within Thailand. As part of the deal, Thales will...

November 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Italy and Albania Form New Joint Venture for Naval Shipbuilding

Fincantieri and Albania’s state-run defense company KAYO have entered into an MoU to form a joint venture aimed at naval shipbuilding and sustainment in Albania. Revealed at the Italy–Albania...

November 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Expands CAMM Missile Orders for Its Visby-Class Corvettes

The Swedish defense procurement authority has updated its agreement with MBDA to obtain additional Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMM). The initial 2023 contract covered CAMM missiles along with the...

November 17, 2025
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US Clears Denmark’s Purchase of 340 AIM-9X Block II Air-to-Air Missiles

The US State Department has authorized a potential foreign military sale worth $318.4 million to Denmark, covering up to 340 AIM-9X Block II air-to-air missiles. Denmark has also sought...

November 16, 2025
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Belgian and French Jets Demonstrate NATO Presence in Black Sea Patrols

Belgium conducted a new air operation over the Black Sea on 14 November 2025 under Operation Black Sea Region, sending F-16s to fly alongside French Mirage jets. The mission,...