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November 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Manila, Ottawa Sign Visiting Forces Agreement

The Philippines has formalized a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with Canada, marking a significant expansion of defense cooperation as tensions with China intensify in the South China Sea. The...

November 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems

US Envoy Calls for Lebanon-Israel Dialogue

Washington is intensifying efforts to bring Lebanon and Israel to the negotiating table as border violence resurges despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah still technically in effect. U.S. special envoy...

October 31, 2025
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Air Platforms

Merz Praises Turkey’s Jet Buy for NATO Unity

Germany and Turkey have announced progress in Ankara’s plan to purchase 20 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz calling the sale vital to reinforcing NATO’s eastern defenses. The...

October 31, 2025
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Air Platforms

Armenia Plans $3B Purchase of India’s Su-30MKIs

Armenia is reportedly close to finalizing a multibillion-dollar purchase of Su-30MKI fighters from India’s HAL, signaling a historic shift in its defense orientation and procurement strategy. Estimated at up...

October 31, 2025
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Finland’s First F-35 Rolls Out From Lockheed

Finland has reached a pivotal stage in its airpower modernization with the rollout of its first F-35A Lightning II fighter from Lockheed Martin’s assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas....

October 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

Italy Expands AW249 Attack Helicopter Fleet

Italy’s Ministry of Defence has formally initiated steps to secure parliamentary authorization for the acquisition of 29 new AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) helicopters, marking a key milestone in the country’s...

October 30, 2025
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Agile Defense to Modernize US Navy IT Systems

Agile Defense has won a key subcontract under Savvee Consulting’s $44-million US Navy program to upgrade and secure the Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) global IT network. The five-and-a-half-year initiative...

October 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Volatus Acquires Caliburn’s Advanced Drone Tech

Canadian aerospace firm Volatus Aerospace has acquired a portfolio of remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) technologies from UK-based Caliburn Holdings for 2 million Canadian dollars. The acquisition includes aircraft...

October 29, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Saab Wins US Army Order for Giraffe 1X Radars

The US Army has chosen Saab to deliver its Giraffe 1X radar systems under a contract worth about $46 million. Though the number of systems has not been disclosed,...

October 29, 2025
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Land Platforms

First Turkish-Made Altay Tank Enters Service

Turkey has delivered its first BMC Altay main battle tanks to its army, marking a significant achievement in the country’s indigenous defense manufacturing program. The handover ceremony, led by...