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November 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Turkey Starts Building Portugal’s First Warship

Turkey has begun steel cutting for Portugal’s first foreign-built military vessel, launching construction of two Auxiliary Oiler and Logistics ships ordered in 2024. The 14,000-nautical-mile-range vessels will support refueling,...

US OKs $3.5B SM-6/SM-2 Missiles for Germany

The US State Department has authorized a $3.5-billion missile sale to Germany, covering SM-6 Block I and SM-2 Block IIIC interceptors for the upcoming F127 air-defense frigates. Germany seeks...

RTX Wins $699M NASAMS Deal for Taiwan

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a nearly $699-million contract to supply NASAMS units to Taiwan, reinforcing its defense posture as China increases air and missile activity around the...

US Startup Debuts AI for Vehicle Repair

NeoLens has introduced an AI-driven tool claimed to be the first of its kind for diagnosing and repairing military equipment, now operational with Ukrainian forces. The system provides real-time,...

November 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Saab to Upgrade German Eurofighters

Airbus has awarded Saab two contracts totaling €549 million to outfit Germany’s Eurofighter fleet with the Arexis electronic warfare system. The first continues prior integration work, and the second...

November 18, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Beowulf Offered for Canada’s Arctic Fleet

BAE Systems Hägglunds and GDLS-Canada are partnering to bid for Canada’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement project with the BvS10 Beowulf. Capable of transporting 14 troops or 8,000 kg, the...

November 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Expands Skydio Drone Use

Skydio has secured two initial contracts from the US Air Force to boost the rollout of small drones across Tactical Air Control Party and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units. The...

November 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Russia Debuts Anti-Drone Flamethrowers

The Russian Army has received its latest shipment of TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrowers, which now include enhanced defenses against drones. Rostec stated that the improvements reflect battlefield feedback from...

November 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Thales, Navantia Join for Thai Fleet Upgrade

Thales and Navantia have launched their first joint naval modernization effort in Thailand, supplying three IFF systems for two Pattani-class patrol vessels and the HTMS Chang landing platform dock....

November 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Italy, Albania Start Naval Ship JV

Fincantieri and Albania’s state-owned KAYO have formed a joint venture to support naval construction and maintenance in the country. Announced during the Italy-Albania Intergovernmental Summit, the collaboration will manage...