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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...

November 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

NATO Jets Highlight Black Sea Patrols

Belgium completed a new rotation of Operation Black Sea Region on 14 November 2025, sending an F-16 to fly in formation with four French Mirage 2000 jets over international...

November 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Army Awards Boeing $876M for CH-47Fs

Boeing has been awarded an $876.4-million US Army contract for as many as 60 CH-47F Block II Chinooks, advancing the military’s modernization of its heavy-lift fleet. The package includes...

November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Redwire VTOL Drones Headed to Croatia

Redwire, through its subsidiary Edge Autonomy, will deliver Penguin C VTOL UAS equipped with Octopus imaging payloads to strengthen Croatia’s border monitoring capabilities under a Frontex-supported program. These drones...

November 14, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Elbit Delivers UK’s First Ground Surveillance Radar

The British Army has begun receiving its new Ground-Based Surveillance Radar systems from Elbit Systems UK, following strong results during live-fire testing. The initial 55 systems are part of...

November 13, 2025
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Land Platforms

German Military Buys 48 Boxer Ambulance Units

KNDS Deutschland has been tasked with manufacturing 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces. The 352 million euro ($409 million) agreement calls for the delivery of 38 Boxer...

November 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Mitsubishi Delivers 5th Miyako Patrol Ship

The Japan Coast Guard has added the fifth Miyako-class patrol vessel, JCG Goto (PL-205), following its delivery by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems at the Tamano shipyard in Okayama...