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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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New Product Launches

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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Mergers & JV

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...

November 7, 2025
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R&D

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 7, 2025
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Mergers & JV

BAE, TAI Partner on UK-Turkey Drone Program

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have formalized an agreement to jointly pursue next-generation unmanned aerial system (UAS) development, reinforcing cooperation between the UK and Turkey in advanced...

November 7, 2025
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Leonardo, Hofmann Partner on AUKUS Ship Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have launched a joint effort to design and produce advanced naval propulsion technologies under the AUKUS framework, aiming to boost allied maritime capabilities and...

November 7, 2025
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Poland Takes Delivery of ARSUS 100 Recon Units

Türkiye’s Aselsan and Poland have formalized an agreement to jointly produce the ARSUS 100 airborne reconnaissance system, a move that expands bilateral defense industrial cooperation and advances Poland’s modernization...