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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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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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Royal Navy to Buy 20 Drone Ships for Hybrid Fleet

The Royal Navy has announced plans to acquire a new fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) as part of its Project Beehive initiative, marking a decisive step in...

Russia Deploys New Krasnopol-M2 Guided Artillery

Russia has confirmed fresh deliveries of its Krasnopol-M2 laser-guided artillery shells to frontline units, reinforcing Moscow’s push for more precise, efficient firepower amid its ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The...

USNORTHCOM Tests Anduril Drone Defense System

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has released new footage showing the Su-57 stealth fighter with its forward internal weapons bay open, revealing two large anti-radiation missiles likely designed for...

Russia’s Su-57 Shows Internal KH-58 Missile Load

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has released rare footage showing a Su-57 fighter with its forward internal weapons bay open, confirming that Russia’s stealth jet can carry two Kh-58UShK anti-radiation...

November 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Leonardo, Baykar to Co-Produce UAVs, Jet Drones

Leonardo S.p.A. has announced an ambitious plan to co-produce Baykar unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in Italy under its newly formed venture, LBA Systems. The initiative marks a significant step...

November 8, 2025
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Air Platforms
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India to Buy 100+ GE Engines for Tejas Fighters

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a landmark agreement with General Electric (GE) Aerospace to supply over 100 engines for India’s domestically designed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A,...