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November 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

M23, DR Congo Ink New Doha Peace Plan

The DRC government and the M23 rebel group have signed a new peace framework in Qatar aimed at ending the prolonged conflict in the mineral-rich east. The agreement, brokered...

November 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing Wins $876M Deal for 60 CH-47Fs

Boeing has finalized an $876.4-million agreement to deliver up to 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters to the US Army, a move that strengthens the service’s future heavy-lift capabilities....

November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Croatia Getting Redwire VTOL Drones

Redwire’s Edge Autonomy division will enhance Croatia’s border security by supplying Penguin C VTOL drones equipped with Octopus gimbal-camera payloads under a Frontex-funded contract. The systems will support surveillance...

November 14, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

UK Army Gets First Elbit Surveillance Radar

Elbit Systems UK has delivered the first batch of Ground-Based Surveillance Radars to the British Army after completing successful trials earlier in 2025. The shipment includes 55 units, with...

November 13, 2025
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Land Platforms

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 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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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Unmanned Systems

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 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

November 10, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...