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November 30, 2025
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Belgium greenlights acquisition of five additional Airbus H145M helicopters for Defence and Federal Police.

Belgium has approved the procurement of five more Airbus H145M helicopters—three for Defence and two for the Federal Police—bringing the country’s future combined fleet to twenty aircraft. The decision...

Japan considers exporting Type 03 air defense system to the Philippines amid rising Chinese pressure.

Japan is quietly engaging the Philippines in early discussions about a possible export of the Type 03 Chu SAM medium-range surface-to-air missile system, signaling Tokyo’s intent to dismantle long-standing...

November 30, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

U.S. Army trials advanced counter-drone technology in Germany amid Baltic Coast drills.

U.S. Army air defense units and technical teams assembled at Truppenübungsplatz Putlos in northern Germany to assess new counter-drone technologies under live field conditions. The multiweek campaign is significant...

November 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India commissions fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, strengthening naval modernization efforts.

The Indian Navy has officially taken delivery of Taragiri, its fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, in a ceremony at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai—an event underscoring India’s accelerating...

November 29, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

U.S. installs strategic radar in Tobago near Venezuela, reshaping regional monitoring.

U.S. Marines are discreetly installing a new radar system at ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago, following confirmation by Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister who had previously denied the...

Rheinmetall to supply HERO strike drones to NATO partner

Rheinmetall has announced a major new order from a NATO member for several hundred HERO loitering munition systems, strengthening the company’s position in the fast-growing precision-strike market. The contract—estimated...

$278M upgrade launched for US troops’ base in Lithuania

Lithuania has announced a €240 million ($278 million) modernization effort for its Pabradė Training Area, one of the most important facilities supporting US rotational forces in the Baltics. The...

November 28, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

Global military training contract awarded to Babcock team

Babcock International has joined forces with Hamilton-based Company-X to expand the global reach of immersive virtual reality training systems for military organizations. The partnership, unveiled at the Indo Pacific...

November 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Saab A26 chosen by Poland for submarine modernization

The Polish Ministry of Defense has officially identified Saab’s A26 submarine as the winning solution in its high-profile Orca submarine replacement program. Designed to retire Poland’s aging Kilo-class platform,...

Ankara signs major contracts to advance Steel Dome plan

Turkey has advanced its long-term defense strategy with the signing of $6.5 billion in new contracts to expand its AI-enabled “Steel Dome” air defense network. Introduced in 2024, the...