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November 30, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Air Platforms

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...

November 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Poland Chooses Saab A26 to Retire Kilo-Class Sub

Poland has chosen Saab’s A26 as the successor to its aging Kilo-class submarine fleet, narrowing the field from six international bidders. While an official contract has yet to be...

November 28, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Denmark Buys Rheinmetall Logistics Truck Fleet

Denmark has awarded RMMV a long-term framework to deliver as many as 1,000 HX and TG military trucks, starting with an order of over 100 vehicles worth tens of...

November 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

November 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

November 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Romania Acquires French Mistral Air Defense Systems

Romania has finalized a 625-million-euro ($724 million) agreement to purchase Mistral very short-range air defense systems from France, securing one of the country’s most significant recent air-defense acquisitions. Under...

November 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing Secures $7B+ Pentagon Orders for Key Aircraft

The US Department of Defense has contracted Boeing to deliver more than $7 billion worth of military aircraft, including AH-64E Apache helicopters for the US Army and additional KC-46A...