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September 17, 2025
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Navantia Rolls Out Spain’s Initial F-110 Frigate Ahead of Timeline

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has launched the first F-110-class frigate, F-111 Bonifaz, marking a major step in the modernization of the Spanish Navy’s surface fleet. Construction began in April 2022,...

September 17, 2025
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Japanese F-15 Fighters Stationed at NATO Bases Across Europe and North America

Japan has deployed fighter jets to NATO bases in the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany under Operation Atlantic Eagles. The mission involves 180 personnel and eight aircraft: four...

September 17, 2025
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Netherlands to Acquire $570M Worth of AMRAAM Missiles Approved by US

The United States has approved a possible $570 million sale of RTX’s Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to the Netherlands. Amsterdam has requested up to 232 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs and...

September 17, 2025
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BAE Systems Partners with Thales to Develop Next-Gen Submarine Sonar for UK

Thales and BAE Systems have moved into a new phase of cooperation to strengthen the UK’s next-generation submarine sonar capabilities. Building on over 20 years of collaboration, the partnership...

September 17, 2025
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X10 Delta Drone Tested in US Training Mission for Precision Grenade Deployment

The Joint Multinational Training Group–Ukraine (JMTG-U), a US-led program supporting Ukrainian forces with training and capability development, has conducted a live-fire exercise using the Skydio X10 Delta (X10D) drone...

September 17, 2025
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Turkey Debuts KORKUT 100/25 SB Capable of Neutralizing Drone Swarms with Airburst Ammunition

Turkish defense company ASELSAN has unveiled the KORKUT 100/25 SB, a mobile counter-drone system designed to neutralize threats ranging from reconnaissance quadcopters to loitering munitions. Developed from ASELSAN’s KORKUT...

September 17, 2025
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Safran Rolls Out Next-Generation Infrared Binoculars in Europe

Safran has introduced JIM SHARPHAWK, the next-generation replacement for its widely deployed JIM Compact infrared binoculars. Equipped with advanced sensors, the SHARPHAWK delivers a 30% boost in detection, recognition,...

September 16, 2025
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Terma Expands Regional Footprint With Landmark Naval Contract in Middle East and Africa

Terma has secured its largest naval agreement in the Middle East and Africa through a new partnership with Albwardy Damen, delivering advanced mission systems for a fleet of next-generation...

September 16, 2025
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Counter-Drone Program Launched by Poland and Ukraine in Response to Rising Russian Attacks

Poland will host joint counter-drone training with Ukrainian specialists, expanding their defense cooperation in response to repeated Russian drone incursions along Poland’s borders. According to the Polish Defense Ministry,...

September 16, 2025
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Rafael Expands Laser Defense With Debut of Its Most Powerful Iron Beam

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced the Iron Beam 450 at DSEI 2025, calling it its most powerful laser-based air defense system to date. According to Rafael, the system...