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November 15, 2025
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DR Congo, M23 Sign Fresh Doha Peace Roadmap

The DRC and the M23 militia have signed another peace framework in Doha in a renewed attempt to halt fighting in the country’s troubled eastern provinces. Qatar, working alongside...

November 15, 2025
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NATO Jets Highlight Black Sea Patrols

Belgium completed a new rotation of Operation Black Sea Region on 14 November 2025, sending an F-16 to fly in formation with four French Mirage 2000 jets over international...

November 14, 2025
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US Army Awards Boeing $876M for CH-47Fs

Boeing has been awarded an $876.4-million US Army contract for as many as 60 CH-47F Block II Chinooks, advancing the military’s modernization of its heavy-lift fleet. The package includes...

November 14, 2025
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Redwire VTOL Drones Headed to Croatia

Redwire, through its subsidiary Edge Autonomy, will deliver Penguin C VTOL UAS equipped with Octopus imaging payloads to strengthen Croatia’s border monitoring capabilities under a Frontex-supported program. These drones...

November 14, 2025
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$995M MQ-9 Reaper Upgrade Goes to Amentum

The US Air Force has selected Amentum for a five-year contract worth up to $995 million to increase the readiness and performance of MQ-9 Reaper drones. Under the agreement,...

November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Anduril, EDGE Team for Future Autonomous Systems

The UAE’s EDGE Group and US-based Anduril have formed the EDGE-Anduril Production Alliance to jointly develop and manufacture advanced autonomous aerial platforms. Its first project, the Omen AAV, offers...

November 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Thailand Unveils Vehicle With Long-Range Missiles

Thailand’s Chaiseri has unveiled the Guardian-T 8×8 armored vehicle, a new platform aimed at delivering modular firepower options for domestic and export customers. Displayed at the 2025 Defense &...

Elbit Delivers UK’s First Ground Surveillance Radar

The British Army has begun receiving its new Ground-Based Surveillance Radar systems from Elbit Systems UK, following strong results during live-fire testing. The initial 55 systems are part of...

November 13, 2025
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German Military Buys 48 Boxer Ambulance Units

KNDS Deutschland has been tasked with manufacturing 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces. The 352 million euro ($409 million) agreement calls for the delivery of 38 Boxer...

November 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Mitsubishi Delivers 5th Miyako Patrol Ship

The Japan Coast Guard has added the fifth Miyako-class patrol vessel, JCG Goto (PL-205), following its delivery by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems at the Tamano shipyard in Okayama...