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November 11, 2025
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General Dynamics Secures $1.7B Deal for Additional John Lewis-Class Oilers

General Dynamics NASSCO has been awarded a $1.7 billion contract by the US Navy to construct two additional John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers, designated T-AO 215 and T-AO 216....

November 11, 2025
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Sweden Debuts Robotic Hatch Upgrade for Visby Stealth Corvettes

Sweden’s Navy is advancing toward a fully automated weapons capability aboard its stealthy Visby-class corvettes with the introduction of a robotic hatch system designed to both conceal and deploy...

November 10, 2025
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750th HIMARS Delivered as Lockheed Martin Expands Global Rocket Launcher Fleet

Lockheed Martin has delivered its 750th HIMARS launcher, underscoring the system’s expanding global footprint and its enduring role in U.S. and allied precision strike capabilities. First fielded in 2005,...

November 10, 2025
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5G Tactical Link-Up: Nokia and LMT Collaborate on Defense Communications in Baltic States

Nokia and Latvian telecom operator LMT have signed an agreement to co-develop a 5G tactical communications network tailored for military and defense operations in the Baltic region. The initiative...

November 10, 2025
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First Senator MRAP Vehicles Officially Delivered to Haiti

The Haitian armed forces have received seven Senator Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, marking the first shipment under a 17-vehicle order intended to boost national security and mobility. The...

November 10, 2025
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Berlin Signs $1.2 Billion Contract for 20 New Airbus H145M Helicopters

In a further step toward military modernization, Germany has approved the purchase of 20 new Airbus H145M helicopters, a deal valued at around €1 billion ($1.2 billion). Deliveries are...

November 10, 2025
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MBDA Plans Australian Assembly Line for Mistral Air Defense System

Australia’s NIOA has entered into an MoU with European defense firm MBDA to pursue domestic production of the Mistral very short-range air defense (VSHORAD) missile system. The agreement aims...

November 10, 2025
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UK Royal Navy Targets 20 Autonomous Ships to Advance Hybrid Fleet Vision

The Royal Navy has detailed its intention to acquire 20 uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to accelerate its transformation into a hybrid maritime force blending crewed and autonomous assets. Under...

November 9, 2025
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Russia Enhances Precision Strikes with New Krasnopol-M2 Artillery Rounds

Russia has confirmed the delivery of new batches of Krasnopol-M2 laser-guided artillery shells to its frontline forces, according to state media reports. Produced by Rostec’s High Precision Systems, the...

November 9, 2025
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USNORTHCOM Trials Anduril Counter-Drone Tech to Protect U.S. Bases

An 11-member U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) team has successfully completed the validation of a new mobile Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) fly-away kit during testing at Minot Air Force...