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Nordic-Baltic Bloc Pledges $500M to Kyiv

The Nordic and Baltic countries have unveiled a coordinated $500-million commitment to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), reinforcing their long-standing support for Kyiv’s defense against Russia. The funding...

November 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Japan Gets 5th Miyako Patrol Vessel

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has handed over the JCG Goto (PL-205), the fifth Miyako-class large patrol vessel, to the Japan Coast Guard during a ceremony at its Tamano...

November 13, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Germany Orders 48 Boxer Ambulance Vehicles

KNDS Deutschland has been tasked with manufacturing 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces._x000D_ The 352 million euro ($409 million) agreement calls for the delivery of 38 Boxer...

November 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Turkey’s New USV Ready for EW Missions

Russia has begun serial production of the Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B (Hunter-B), its first heavy stealth combat drone, signaling a significant milestone in the country’s push toward autonomous strike aviation....

November 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Turkey Fields First Homegrown SP Howitzer

The Turkish Armed Forces have officially inducted the T-155 TTA self-propelled howitzer, marking a significant upgrade to the country’s indigenous artillery capabilities. Developed by BMC Defense under the supervision...

November 11, 2025
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Neros to Deliver Drones to US Army Units

The US Army has officially named Neros Technologies as one of three key suppliers under its Purpose-Built Attritable Systems (PBAS) program, a major step toward expanding platoon-level access to...

November 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
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RADA Upgrades Radars for Ukraine

Israeli radar specialist RADA Electronic Industries is rapidly advancing the performance of its radar systems deployed in Ukraine, integrating real-time feedback from the battlefield to enhance detection accuracy and...

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
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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...