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November 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

US Air Force Broadens Skydio Drone Deployment for TACP and EOD Teams

The US Air Force has issued two initial multimillion-dollar contracts to Skydio to broaden the deployment of small drones within Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

November 18, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Russia Debuts Flamethrower Systems Enhanced With Anti-Drone Capabilities

Moscow has delivered a new batch of TOS-1A Solntsepyok flamethrower systems to the Russian Army, now enhanced with additional anti-drone protection. According to state defense firm Rostec, the upgrades...

November 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Thales–Navantia Alliance Set to Upgrade Royal Thai Navy Vessels

Thales and Navantia have partnered to modernize the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet, marking their first joint effort in Thailand. Under the agreement, Thales will deliver three identification friend-or-foe (IFF)...

November 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Italy–Albania Collaboration Kicks Off New Naval Shipbuilding Program

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Albania’s state-owned defense firm KAYO have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture dedicated to building and maintaining naval vessels in Albania. Announced during...

Sweden Places Additional CAMM Missile Order for Visby Corvette Fleet

Sweden’s defense procurement agency has revised its contract with MBDA to procure additional Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMM). The original 2023 deal included CAMM surface-to-air missiles and the Sea...

November 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Washington Authorizes Denmark’s Acquisition of 340 AIM-9X Block II Missiles

The US State Department has greenlit a possible $318.4-million foreign military sale to Denmark that includes up to 340 AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles. Copenhagen has also requested as...

November 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

NATO Shows Strength Over Black Sea with Belgian F-16s and French Mirage 2000s

Belgium carried out a new air operation over the Black Sea as part of Operation Black Sea Region, deploying F-16 fighter jets alongside French Mirage aircraft. Conducted over international...

November 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

M23 and DR Congo Agree on Fresh Peace Plan in Doha

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework on Saturday in Qatar aimed at ending the conflict devastating eastern DRC. Qatar,...

November 16, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Russia Announces Capture of Two Additional Villages in Southern Ukraine

The Russian military claimed on Sunday to have captured two additional villages in southern Ukraine, as its forces gradually gain ground against outnumbered Ukrainian troops. The Russian Ministry of...

November 16, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

UN Peacekeepers Report Incoming Fire from Israeli Troops in Southern Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported Sunday that Israeli forces fired on its peacekeepers from a tank near an army position in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL, working...