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November 21, 2025
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German Army Training Center Set for $70M Modernization

The German Bundeswehr has initiated a major overhaul of its Army Combat Training Center, selecting Rheinmetall for a €61 million ($70.4 million) modernization contract aimed at transforming the site...

November 19, 2025
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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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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...

November 18, 2025
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Saab to Modernize German Eurofighter Fleet With New Electronic Warfare Suite

Saab has secured two contracts from Airbus totaling 549 million euros ($676 million) to equip Germany’s Eurofighter fleet with its Arexis electronic warfare (EW) sensor suite. The first contract—worth...

November 16, 2025
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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...

November 14, 2025
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Amentum Awarded $995M Contract to Upgrade MQ-9 Reaper Fleet

Amentum has been awarded a significant US Air Force contract to upgrade the MQ-9 Reaper fleet, strengthening the capabilities of one of America’s most widely used unmanned aerial systems....

November 13, 2025
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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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Indonesia Phases Out Russian APCs, Sends Czech Pandurs for UN Duty in Lebanon

Indonesia has replaced its aging Russian-built BTR-80A armored personnel carriers with Czech-made Pandur II 8×8 vehicles for its UN peacekeeping contingent in Lebanon. The Indonesian Marine Corps’ fleet of...

November 13, 2025
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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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Japan Reveals Next-Gen Missile Prototype Featuring Turbojet Engine

Japan is advancing its next-generation anti-ship missile program, aiming to deliver extended range and stronger resilience for protecting its island territories. Spearheaded by the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency...