November, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

November 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Buys Five More H145M Helos for Defense, Police

Belgium has approved the acquisition of five additional Airbus H145M helicopters—three for Defence and two for the Federal Police—expanding the future combined fleet to twenty aircraft. The decision, announced...

Japan Weighs First Type 03 Export Amid China Tensions

Japan and the Philippines are holding exploratory discussions regarding a possible transfer of the Type 03 Chu SAM medium-range air defense system, signaling Tokyo’s potential entrance into lethal arms...

November 30, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

U.S. Army Trials Next-Gen Anti-Drone Tech in Germany

The U.S. Army conducted a multiweek evaluation of emerging counter-drone technologies at Truppenuebungsplatz Putlos in northern Germany, bringing together air defense troops, acquisition specialists, and industry engineers. Led by...

November 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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India Receives Fourth Nilgiri-Class Stealth Ship

The Indian Navy has formally received Taragiri, the fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate under Project 17A, during a ceremony at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. The delivery highlights India’s...

November 29, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Tobago U.S. Radar Alters Caribbean Surveillance

The U.S. Marines are deploying an advanced radar system at ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago, a development confirmed by Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister after earlier denials regarding...

Turkey Adds $6.5B in Deals to Expand Steel Dome

Turkey has advanced its indigenous Steel Dome air-defense initiative by signing $6.5 billion in new contracts covering radars, missiles, EW systems, command centers, and short- and long-range interceptors. Modeled...

Lithuania Spends $278M to Modernize US Training Area

Lithuania has committed €240 million to enhance the Pabradė Training Area, adding upgraded living, dining, and exercise facilities while assuming long-term sustainment responsibilities for all US rotational forces in...

Rheinmetall Gets Order for HERO Loitering Drones

A major NATO country has placed a large multi-hundred-unit order for HERO loitering munitions from Rheinmetall, with production at RWM Italia beginning ahead of 2026 deliveries. The deal includes...

November 28, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Babcock, Company-X to Deliver Global Training

Babcock and New Zealand-based Company-X will jointly deliver virtual-reality training solutions to militaries worldwide. Revealed at the Indo Pacific Expo, the agreement advances New Zealand’s goal of increasing domestic...

November 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Hensoldt Wins German Deal for Luchs 2 Sensors

Germany’s upcoming Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles will be fitted with Hensoldt’s Ceretron digital mission suite under a major contract extending to 2032. The deal supports development units and two...