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November 13, 2025
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New Product Launches

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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R&D

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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Mergers & JV

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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Financial and Investment Updates

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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Procurement & Contracts

Japan Coast Guard Adds Fifth Miyako-Class Patrol Ship From Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has handed over the fifth Miyako-class large patrol vessel, JCG Goto (PL-205), to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture. Once commissioned, the...

November 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany Procures 48 Boxer Ambulance and Training Variants

KNDS Deutschland has been tasked with manufacturing 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces. Under the 352-million-euro ($409 million) agreement, the company will deliver 38 heavily protected Boxer...

November 11, 2025
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New Product Launches

New Turkish USV Completes Testing, Set for Frontline Electronic Warfare Deployment

Turkey’s MARLIN EW 100 unmanned surface vessel (USV) has successfully completed its sea trials and is now being prepared for induction into the Turkish Naval Forces. Conducted under the...

November 11, 2025
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Turkish Forces Receive First Locally Produced Self-Propelled Howitzer

The Turkish Army has officially inducted its first domestically developed self-propelled howitzer, marking a major step toward artillery self-reliance and technological independence. Designated the T-155 TTA, the system combines...

November 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Selects Neros to Deliver Tactical Drones for Platoon-Level Missions

The US Army has named Neros Technologies as one of three primary suppliers for its Purpose-Built Attritable Systems (PBAS) program, which equips platoon-level units with flexible, mission-ready unmanned aerial...

November 11, 2025
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R&D

Israel’s RADA Enhances Radar Systems for Ukraine Based on Frontline Experience

Israel’s RADA is rapidly enhancing its radar systems deployed in Ukraine, using frontline feedback from the Ukrainian Armed Forces to guide new software updates and design improvements. Insights from...