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November 20, 2025
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QinetiQ and Forcys Expand Collaboration on Australia’s Autonomous Maritime Capabilities

QinetiQ and Forcys have signed an MoU to strengthen Australia’s maritime safety and sovereign capability by improving testing and assurance for undersea and autonomous systems. The partnership combines QinetiQ’s...

November 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Approves Foreign Military Sale of Javelin Missiles and Excalibur Rounds to India

The US State Department has cleared two potential Foreign Military Sales to India worth a combined $92.8 million, covering Javelin anti-tank missiles and Excalibur precision artillery rounds. The first...

US Approves $3.5B SM-6 and SM-2 Missile Package for German Navy Frigates

The US State Department has cleared a potential $3.5-billion sale to Germany for SM-6 Block I and SM-2 Block IIIC missiles to equip its upcoming F127 air-defense frigates. Berlin...

November 19, 2025
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Turkey Starts Building Portugal’s First Military Vessel

Turkey has begun steel cutting for its first military vessel bound for Portugal, marking a significant step forward in the defense partnership between the two nations. The project involves...

November 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation

M1 and Robinson Propose R66 Helicopter for US Army’s Next-Gen Trainer Program

Texas-based M1 Support Services has teamed up with California’s Robinson Helicopter Company to propose the R66 platform for the US Army’s Flight School Next training modernization effort. The program...

Albania Set to Procure Elbit Howitzers, Mortars, and UAVs from Israel

Albania is set to strengthen its military capabilities and expand local weapons manufacturing through a new partnership with Israeli defense company Elbit Systems. Under the deal, Elbit will provide...

November 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Belgium Purchases Latvian-Made Kamikaze Drones for Anti-UAV Missions

Belgium has acquired defensive kamikaze drones from Latvia, built to detect and eliminate hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The purchase is part of a larger 50-million-euro ($57 million) counter-drone...

November 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing’s KC-46 Remote Vision System 2.0 Marks Successful First Flight

Boeing’s upgraded Remote Vision System 2.0 (RVS 2.0) for the KC-46 tanker has completed its first flight, marking the start of the final test campaign needed for US Air...

Raytheon Secures $698M Taiwan Contract for NASAMS Air Defense Systems

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $698.9-million contract to deliver NASAMS air-defense fire units to Taiwan. Work will be carried out in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, with completion...

November 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

Morocco Purchases 10 Airbus H225M Helicopters as Puma Replacements

Morocco has ordered 10 H225M helicopters from Airbus Helicopters for the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s combat search and rescue missions. The deal includes a support and service package, though...