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Elbit Delivers First Ground-Based Radar to UK Army

Elbit Systems UK has delivered the first set of Ground-Based Surveillance Radar (GBSR) systems to the British Army’s artillery branch, marking a key milestone in the service’s ongoing modernization...

November 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Signs $876M Order for 60 CH-47F Chinooks

The US Army has signed an $876.4-million contract with Boeing to deliver up to 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, marking one of the service’s most significant recent investments...

November 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

India to Get Helma-P Laser Counter-Drone System via Axiscades

Axiscades Technologies of India has partnered with France’s Cilas through a new memorandum of understanding to introduce the Helma P high-energy laser counter-drone system to the Indian defense market....

November 13, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Next-Gen Flame-Resistant GORE-TEX Combat Suits Debut

GORE-TEX Labs has launched a new generation of PYRAD flame-retardant combat uniforms, offering superior cooling, protection, and flexibility for soldiers operating in high-temperature environments. Designed specifically for climates exceeding...

$500M Nordic-Baltic Pledge to Ukraine Through NATO PURL

Nordic and Baltic countries have unveiled a major $500-million joint funding package for NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, strengthening collective efforts to assist Ukraine’s fight against Russia....

November 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

First Bulgarian Modular Patrol Vessel Enters Sea Trials

The Bulgarian Navy’s modernization efforts have taken a significant step forward as Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) begins sea trials of the country’s first Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel (MMPV). The...

November 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Mitsubishi Hands Over Fifth Miyako Patrol Ship to JCG

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has handed over the Miyako-class patrol vessel JCG Goto (PL-205) to the Japan Coast Guard during a ceremony held in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture. The...

November 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

New Japanese Missile Prototype Debuts Turbojet Engine

Japan’s next-generation anti-ship missile program is progressing steadily as the country focuses on enhancing long-range island defense. The new system is intended to provide greater range and improved survivability,...

German Skyranger 30 to Get MBDA Anti-Drone Missile

Germany has confirmed the launch of a major air-defense program centered on MBDA’s DefendAir Small Anti-Drone Missile (SADM), a new interceptor developed to protect ground forces from small, fast-moving...

November 13, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

Swiss Military Selects Vendors for Advanced Camouflage

Switzerland is upgrading its defense capabilities with a major push to acquire multispectral camouflage technologies that allow military assets to evade detection from drones, radar, infrared devices, and other...