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November 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Ultra to Equip Hunter-Class Frigates

Ultra Maritime has won a key contract to supply torpedo defense technology for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates, reinforcing the fleet’s future anti-submarine warfare capability. Awarded by BAE...

November 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

ACS Exports Bullfrog Anti-Drone to Asia

Allen Control Systems (ACS), a Texas-based defense technology firm, has announced new international contracts with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to supply its “Bullfrog” autonomous weapon...

November 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing to Upgrade Australia’s P-8A Poseidon

Boeing has initiated upgrades for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft under the Increment 3 Block 2 configuration. The upgrade, conducted at Boeing’s Jacksonville,...

November 5, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Sweden Buys Saab Launcher for Gripen Fleet

Sweden’s Saab has received a 1 billion Swedish krona ($104 million) order from the nation’s defense procurement agency to begin series production of a next-generation missile launcher for Gripen...

November 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Germany to Buy 12,000 Drones for Lithuania Unit

Germany has approved the purchase of one-way attack drones for the German brigade permanently stationed in Lithuania, marking a key advancement in its forward defense posture on NATO’s eastern...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

India Grants $32.5M to Zen for Anti-Drone Tech

India’s Zen Technologies has announced a major upgrade to its counter-drone and defense training solutions portfolio, aligning with the country’s push for indigenous, AI-driven security technologies. The Hyderabad-based company...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Bollinger Hands 61st Cutter to Coast Guard

Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the 61st Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the U.S. Coast Guard, marking another milestone in the long-running modernization of America’s coastal-security fleet. Named USCGC...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Belgian Navy Takes First City-Class Ship

The Belgian Navy has officially received its first City-class mine countermeasures (MCM) vessel, Oostende (M940), marking a major step in the nation’s maritime modernization under the joint Belgian-Dutch rMCM...

November 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Indonesia Receives First A400M Aircraft

Indonesia has officially received its first Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft at Halim Air Force Base in Jakarta, marking a significant milestone in the country’s air mobility modernization....

November 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Israeli Firm Delivers 100+ Drone Sensors

Israeli defense technology startup Insignito has secured a contract to supply 180 acoustic unmanned aerial system (UAS) detection systems to protect critical VIP sites. Deployment of the networked “Dumbo”...