Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

November 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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,...

November 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Weapons and Munition

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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Training and Simulation

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...

November 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany Cleared for $3.5B SM-6/SM-2 Missiles

The United States has approved Germany’s request to acquire SM-6 Block I and SM-2 Block IIIC missiles worth $3.5 billion for the future F127 frigates. The deal includes nearly...

November 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan, Indo-Pacific Get Boost With RTX NASAMS

Raytheon has received a $698.9-million contract to produce NASAMS fire units for Taiwan, part of a larger Foreign Military Sales effort aimed at strengthening the island’s air defenses amid...

November 18, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

New AI Tool Aims to Fix Military Vehicles

A US startup, NeoLens, has deployed what it calls the world’s first AI-based maintenance assistant for military vehicles on Ukraine’s frontlines. The system helps crews rapidly diagnose issues and...