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November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Coast Guard Gets 61st Sentinel Cutter

The U.S. Coast Guard has taken delivery of its 61st Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter (FRC) from Bollinger Shipyards, underscoring steady progress in modernizing the nation’s near-shore patrol fleet. Christened...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

India Displays New Directed-Energy Weapon

In a striking demonstration of next-generation capability, the Indian Army has employed a hand-held directed-energy weapon (DEW) to destroy drones during a recent live exercise. The event marked one...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Archer Artillery Upgrade Completed in Sweden

Sweden has finalized upgrades to its fleet of Archer 6×6 self-propelled artillery systems, a major leap in national defense capability as the country deepens integration within NATO. BAE Systems...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Belgium Commissions City-Class Minehunter ‘Oostende’

Belgium has commissioned the Oostende (M940), its first City-class mine countermeasures vessel, marking a defining moment in the country’s naval renewal program with the Netherlands. The delivery at Zeebrugge...

November 3, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia Gets Airbus A400M Transport Plane

Indonesia has become the latest operator of the Airbus A400M Atlas after receiving its first aircraft at Halim Air Force Base, Jakarta. The delivery stems from a 2021 procurement...

November 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Israel Exports Drone Detectors for VIP Security

Israel-based defense startup Insignito has been awarded a defense contract to provide 180 of its “Dumbo” acoustic UAS detection systems for VIP site protection. The rollout begins in early...

November 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

November 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hyundai, SIMA to Co-Develop Submarines for Peru

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Peru’s SIMA shipyard have entered a strategic cooperation agreement to co-develop and build new submarines for the Peruvian Navy. Both parties expect to sign...