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October 31, 2025
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French UAVs Gain Laser for Precision Targeting

In a major leap for drone warfare and precision targeting, France’s MERIO has announced the development of an advanced laser targeting system designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The...

October 31, 2025
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Canada Taps Inuit Firm for Arctic Defense Boost

Sapujjijiit Inc., a Nunavut-based Inuit-owned defense company, is emerging as a key player in Canada’s efforts to fortify Arctic defense and sovereignty. Translating to “defender” in Inuktitut, the company...

GPS Shield Project by US, Norway Targets Spoofing

US-based NAL Research has joined hands with Norwegian firms Tschudi Shipping and SGM Technology to create a cutting-edge maritime navigation system capable of operating effectively even when GPS signals...

October 31, 2025
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Finland’s First F-35 Completed by Lockheed Martin

The first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet for Finland has successfully completed its final assembly at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth plant in Texas, advancing the country’s move toward fifth-generation...

October 31, 2025
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India, Armenia Close $3B Fighter Jet Agreement

Armenia is moving closer to signing a landmark defense agreement with India, reportedly worth between $2.5 billion and $3 billion, for the purchase of Su-30MKI multirole fighter aircraft built...

October 31, 2025
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Turkey’s Eurofighter Buy Gains German Support

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has lauded Turkey’s acquisition of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, describing it as a valuable boost for NATO’s collective defense in response to the growing threat...

October 31, 2025
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Finland’s First F-35 Completed by Lockheed

Finland’s First F-35A Rolled Out, Marking Key Milestone in Air Force Modernization Lockheed Martin has completed final assembly of Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet, designated JF-501, at...

October 31, 2025
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Inuit Firm Leads Arctic Defense Development

Inuit-Owned Sapujjijiit Inc. Emerges as Strategic Player in Canada’s Arctic Defense Industry A newly formed Inuit-owned company, Sapujjijiit Inc. — meaning “defender” in Inuktitut — is positioning itself at...

October 31, 2025
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French UAVs Get New Laser Strike Targeting Tech

France’s MERIO Develops Laser-Designating UAV System for Networked Targeting Operations French defense firm MERIO is developing a next-generation drone-based laser targeting system aimed at enabling unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)...

October 31, 2025
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Armenia Set to Buy India’s Su-30MKI Jets

Armenia Advances $3B Su-30MKI Fighter Purchase, Strengthening Defense Ties With India Armenia is finalizing a landmark agreement with India to procure Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)-built Su-30MKI multirole fighters in...