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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 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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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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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

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 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Skydio Drones Grow Across USAF Units

The US Air Force has issued two new multimillion-dollar contracts to Skydio to expand the deployment of small drones within TACP and EOD units. The Skydio X10D will support...

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 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Denmark Cleared to Purchase 340 AIM-9X Missiles

Washington has authorized a potential sale worth $318.4 million to Denmark for the AIM-9X Block II missile package. The request includes 340 tactical missiles, 34 guidance assemblies, and a...

November 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Visby Corvettes to Get Additional CAMM Missiles

Sweden has expanded its CAMM missile acquisition through an amendment to its 2023 agreement with MBDA, ensuring additional stock for upcoming naval upgrades. The Visby-class corvettes will receive the...

November 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...