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November 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Ultra Maritime Wins Hunter-Class Frigate Deal

Ultra Maritime has been awarded a significant contract to deliver advanced torpedo defense systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Hunter-class frigates, marking a critical step in strengthening Australia’s...

November 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

ACS to Deliver Bullfrog Anti-Drone to Korea, UAE

Allen Control Systems (ACS), based in Texas, has secured export deals with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its “Bullfrog” autonomous counter-drone systems, marking a major...

November 5, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Saab to Supply New Missile Launchers for Gripen Jets

Saab has signed a 1 billion SEK ($104 million) production contract with Sweden’s defense procurement authority to manufacture a new-generation missile launcher system for Gripen fighters. Initially prototyped and...

November 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Australia Sends P-8A Poseidon to Boeing for Upgrades

Boeing has commenced the next stage of modernization for the Royal Australian Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon fleet, introducing Increment 3 Block 2 upgrades to enhance operational readiness and ISR...

November 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Berlin Plans 12,000 Strike Drones for Baltic Brigade

Germany has formally cleared the acquisition of one-way attack drones for its forward-deployed brigade in Lithuania, strengthening NATO’s deterrence posture near Russia. The procurement marks the first time such...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Zen Wins $32.5M Deal for India’s Drone Defense

Zen Technologies, a leading Indian defense manufacturer, has broadened its anti-drone and training product range to meet India’s evolving security needs. The company introduced next-generation C-UAS platforms featuring AI-based...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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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Naval Platforms

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

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

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...