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November 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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General Dynamics Wins $1.7B for Navy Oilers

The US Navy has strengthened its underway replenishment fleet with a $1.7-billion contract awarded to General Dynamics NASSCO for the construction of two additional John Lewis-class fleet oilers, designated...

November 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Sweden Adds Robotic Weapon Hatch to Visby Ships

Sweden’s navy is advancing the stealth and automation capabilities of its Visby-class corvettes through the development and testing of a robotic weapons-hatch system intended to conceal and deploy armaments...

Lockheed Ships 750th HIMARS Launcher Worldwide

Lockheed Martin has achieved a major production milestone with the delivery of its 750th High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher, underscoring the system’s enduring role in the modernization...

November 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

Nokia, LMT Partner on Baltic 5G Defense Network

Nokia and Latvia’s leading telecom operator LMT (Latvijas Mobilais Telefons) have signed a strategic defense technology agreement to co-develop a 5G-enabled tactical communication system across the Baltic states. The...

November 10, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Haiti Receives First Senator MRAPs

Haiti has officially received its first seven Senator Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, marking the initial phase of a 17-vehicle acquisition program aimed at bolstering the country’s ground...

November 10, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Germany Buys 20 More H145M Helicopters

Germany has approved the purchase of 20 additional Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters, marking another significant milestone in its ongoing military modernization effort. The new deal, valued at nearly 1...

MBDA to Build Mistral Missiles in Australia

Australian munitions company NIOA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with European defense manufacturer MBDA to locally produce the Mistral very short-range air defense (VSHORAD) missile systems. The...

November 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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