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November 10, 2025
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Nokia and LMT Join Forces to Develop 5G Tactical Networks in the Baltics

Nokia and Latvia’s Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop a 5G-enabled tactical communications system for defense applications across the Baltic region. The collaboration...

November 10, 2025
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Haiti Takes Delivery of Its First Batch of Senator MRAP Armored Vehicles

Haiti has taken delivery of its first batch of seven Senator Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, part of a 17-unit acquisition program aimed at strengthening the country’s ground forces....

November 10, 2025
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Germany Expands Fleet with 20 Additional H145M Helicopters Worth $1.2B

Germany is advancing its armed forces modernization program with an order for 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters valued at nearly €1 billion ($1.2 billion). Deliveries are scheduled between 2027...

November 10, 2025
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MBDA Considers Local Manufacturing of Mistral Missiles in Australia

Australian defense manufacturer NIOA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with European missile producer MBDA to establish production of the Mistral very short-range air defense (VSHORAD) system in...

November 10, 2025
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Royal Navy to Procure 20 Uncrewed Vessels to Build Hybrid Fleet

The Royal Navy has unveiled plans to procure a fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) as part of its long-term strategy to build a hybrid force that integrates...

November 9, 2025
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Latest Krasnopol-M2 Guided Shells Boost Russia’s Precision Strike Capability

Russia’s defense forces have taken delivery of additional Krasnopol-M2 precision-guided artillery shells, marking a continued investment in advanced munitions amid the high-intensity fighting in Ukraine. The shells, supplied by...

November 9, 2025
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U.S. USNORTHCOM Evaluates Anduril Anti-Drone System for Base Defense

U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) has completed its first operational certification of a mobile Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) fly-away kit after a rigorous, week-long assessment at Minot Air Force...

November 9, 2025
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Su-57 Demonstrates Stealth Strike Capability with Internal KH-58 Missile Bay

United Aircraft Corporation released a promotional video revealing, for the first time, the Su-57 fighter’s forward internal bay loaded with two Kh-58-type anti-radiation missiles. The footage arrives just before...

November 8, 2025
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Italy’s Leonardo Teams Up with Baykar to Build Tactical and Jet-Powered Drones

Leonardo has announced an expanded partnership with Türkiye’s Baykar to co-produce its unmanned aircraft portfolio in Italy, under a new venture called LBA Systems. The plan includes final assembly...

November 8, 2025
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India to Procure More Than 100 GE Engines for Tejas Jets

India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said Friday it has signed a deal with U.S. manufacturer General Electric to acquire over 100 jet engines for the locally developed Tejas...