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November 11, 2025
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US Navy Grants $1.7 Billion Contract to General Dynamics for Two Fleet Oilers

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics NASSCO a $1.7 billion contract to build two new John Lewis-class fleet oilers, designated T-AO 215 and T-AO 216, further expanding the...

November 11, 2025
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Sweden Introduces Automated Weapon Hatch System for Visby-Class Corvettes

The Swedish Navy is progressing toward an automated weapon deployment architecture aboard its Visby-class stealth corvettes, following the development of a robotic hatch system engineered to conceal and release...

November 10, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Reaches Milestone with Delivery of 750th HIMARS Launcher

Lockheed Martin has reached a key production milestone with the delivery of its 750th High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), as output continues to ramp up for the U.S....

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...