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November 14, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Croatia Set to Acquire Redwire VTOL Drone Systems

Redwire Corporation will provide Croatia’s Border Patrol with advanced uncrewed aerial systems to boost border surveillance and rapid-response capabilities. Funded by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex),...

November 14, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Secures $876M US Army Contract for 60 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters

Boeing has been awarded an $876.4-million contract to deliver up to 60 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to the US Army. The package includes performance-based logistics, training support, and non-recurring...

November 13, 2025
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R&D

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...

November 13, 2025
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Mergers & JV

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...

November 13, 2025
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R&D

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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Mergers & JV

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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New Product Launches

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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Procurement & Contracts

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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R&D

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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Procurement & Contracts

MBDA Equips German Skyranger 30 With New Anti-Drone Missile

Germany has confirmed plans to develop and procure MBDA’s new counter-small-drone missile, which will be integrated into the Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system. MBDA Germany has secured the...