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Elbit Systems Delivers UK Army’s First Ground-Based Surveillance Radar

The British Army’s artillery branch has received its first batch of ground-based surveillance radar (GBSR) systems from Elbit Systems UK, following successful live-fire evaluations earlier in 2025. This initial...

Nordic–Baltic Group Commits $500M to Kyiv Through NATO PURL

The Nordic and Baltic nations have jointly pledged $500 million to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. The program facilitates the procurement of essential US-made military equipment to...

November 13, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Axiscades to Introduce France’s Helma-P Laser Anti-Drone System in India

India’s Axiscades Technologies has partnered with French defense company Cilas under a new memorandum of understanding to bring the Helma-P high-energy laser counter-drone system to India. As part of...

November 13, 2025
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R&D
Air Platforms

Bell Textron Hands Over Upgraded 212 Helicopter to Thai Navy

Bell Textron has delivered a refurbished Bell 212 medium utility helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy as part of its service life extension program. The overhaul — completed at...

November 13, 2025
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Bulgaria’s First Modular Patrol Ship Enters Sea Testing

German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) has begun sea trials for the Bulgarian Navy’s first multipurpose modular patrol vessel (MMPV). The ship, named Hrabri—meaning Brave—is being tested in Varna...

November 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Embraer Begins Production of First Dutch C-390 Millennium

Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer has started building the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft at its Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo state. Military officials and...

November 13, 2025
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New Product Launches
Soldier Systems

GORE-TEX Launches New Flame-Resistant Combat Uniform Line

GORE-TEX Labs has unveiled a next-generation PYRAD flame-retardant combat suit built to keep soldiers cooler, safer, and more mobile in environments exceeding 30°C (86°F). The design uses lightweight, breathable,...

November 13, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Greece Requests AIM-120D AMRAAM Missiles From US for F-35 Fleet

Greece has asked the US to approve the supply of AIM-120 AMRAAMs for its incoming F-35s, seeking to retain a technological advantage over Turkey in the Aegean and Eastern...

November 13, 2025
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R&D
Land Platforms

Switzerland Selects Trio of Defense Firms for Multispectral Camouflage

Switzerland is enhancing its military concealment with multispectral camouflage, selecting three European defense companies to shield troops, vehicles, and infrastructure from drones, radar, and infrared detection. Following extensive trials,...

November 13, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Army Selects Anduril’s Lattice for IBCS-M After Flawless Test Run

Anduril’s AI-driven Lattice software has been chosen by the US Army as its counter-drone fire control system after achieving a flawless four-for-four kill record in recent live-fire trials. During...