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November 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Portugal’s First Warship Enters Build in Turkey

Turkey has started building Portugal’s first imported military ship under a contract for two logistics and replenishment vessels. Designed for global operations, the ships boast long endurance, a 14-knot...

November 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

R66 Pitched for US Army Training Program

M1 and Robinson have partnered to field the R66 helicopter for the US Army’s next-generation training initiative, replacing UH-72 Lakotas and older training aircraft. The plan integrates the R66...

Elbit to Supply Artillery and Drones to Albania

Albania will strengthen its artillery and drone forces through a new procurement and industrial cooperation agreement with Elbit Systems. The package includes truck-mounted ATMOS guns, SPEAR mortars, and two...

November 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Latvian Kamikaze Drones Ordered by Belgium

Belgium has procured BLAZE kamikaze drones from Latvia to strengthen its anti-UAV defenses, joining a 50-million-euro counter-drone investment package. Brussels is also preparing a 500-million-euro program to expand radar...

November 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Boeing KC-46 RVS 2.0 Completes Test Flight

Boeing’s upgraded RVS 2.0 for the KC-46 tanker has taken its first flight, marking a major step toward Air Force qualification. The enhanced system uses 4K cameras, stereoscopic imaging,...

Taiwan Awards Raytheon $698M for NASAMS

Raytheon has secured a $698.9-million US defense contract to provide NASAMS units to Taiwan by 2031. The deal is part of Taiwan’s multiyear plan to expand its air defense,...

November 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Morocco Picks H225M Fleet to Replace Pumas

The Royal Moroccan Air Force has contracted Airbus to deliver 10 H225M helicopters for enhanced search and rescue and special-mission roles. These aircraft will include advanced EO sensors, dual...

November 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Naval Group Secures New Greek FDI Frigate Deal

The Hellenic Navy has ordered a fourth FDI frigate from France’s Naval Group in a 982-million-euro deal that includes fleet-wide capability enhancements and long-term maintenance. Roughly one-quarter of the...

November 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

New Russian Flamethrowers Gain Anti-Drone Power

Russia has delivered a new batch of upgraded TOS-1A Solntsepyok flamethrower systems to its army, now equipped with added anti-drone protection. According to state defense firm Rostec, the enhancements...

November 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Skydio Drones Grow Across USAF Units

The US Air Force has issued two new multimillion-dollar contracts to Skydio to expand the deployment of small drones within TACP and EOD units. The Skydio X10D will support...