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November 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands’ First C-390 Millennium Enters Production at Embraer

Embraer has officially begun producing the first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for the Royal Netherlands Air Force at its Gavião Peixoto plant in Brazil. Dutch defense officials attended the...

November 13, 2025
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R&D

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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Germany’s Skyranger 30 to Receive MBDA Counter-Drone Missile

Germany has revealed a new program to develop and acquire MBDA’s counter-small-drone missile for the Skyranger 30 short-range air defense vehicle. MBDA Germany has been awarded the contract to...

November 13, 2025
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New Product Launches

Sea Trials Start for Bulgaria’s First Modular Patrol Vessel

Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) of Germany has initiated sea trials for the Bulgarian Navy’s first multipurpose modular patrol vessel (MMPV), the Hrabri. Named Brave, the Hrabri is undergoing testing...

November 13, 2025
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R&D

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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Mergers & JV

India to Receive Helma-P Laser Drone Defense via Axiscades

Axiscades Technologies of India has signed an MoU with French defense manufacturer Cilas to introduce the Helma-P high-energy laser counter-drone system into the Indian market. Under the agreement, the...

November 13, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Baltic and Nordic States Allocate $500M to Ukraine Under NATO PURL

Nordic and Baltic countries have unveiled a combined $500 million contribution to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), an initiative designed to procure key US defense systems for Ukraine....

November 13, 2025
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Mitsubishi Delivers Fifth Miyako Patrol Vessel to Japan Coast Guard

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has delivered the fifth Miyako-class patrol vessel, JCG Goto (PL-205), to the Japan Coast Guard at its Tamano facility in Okayama Prefecture. After entering...

November 13, 2025
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German Forces Acquire 48 Boxer Ambulance and Training Units

KNDS Deutschland has received a contract to manufacture 48 Boxer vehicles for the German military. Valued at 352 million euros ($409 million), the order includes 38 armored Boxer ambulances...

November 11, 2025
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New Product Launches

Turkey’s Latest Unmanned Surface Vessel Completes Trials for Electronic Warfare Operations

The MARLIN EW 100, Turkey’s latest electronic warfare–capable unmanned surface vessel (USV), has completed sea trials and is entering the final phase of preparation for service with the Turkish...