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November 13, 2025
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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
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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...

November 13, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Czech Pandur APCs Join Indonesia’s UN Mission in Lebanon

Indonesia has completed a major vehicle rotation under its UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon by replacing its long-serving Russian BTR-80A APCs with modern Czech-made Pandur II 8×8 vehicles. The...

November 13, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Bundeswehr Buys 48 Boxer Medical and Training Vehicles

Germany has commissioned KNDS Deutschland to produce a fresh batch of 48 Boxer armored vehicles, reinforcing the Bundeswehr’s armored support and training capabilities. The new contract, valued at 352...

November 13, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

US Army Selects Lattice for IBCS-M After Perfect Trial

Anduril’s Lattice operating system has been officially identified as the US Army’s top-performing counter-drone fire control platform after delivering a perfect success rate during a highly demanding live-fire trial....

November 13, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Greek F-35s May Get Advanced AIM-120D AMRAAM Missiles

Greece is seeking US approval to acquire AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles for its F-35 fighters, a move driven by its desire to maintain air-combat superiority over Turkey in the Aegean...

November 13, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Netherlands’ First C-390 Millennium Enters Production

Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer has begun building the first C-390 Millennium for the Royal Netherlands Air Force, marking a major step forward in the country’s transition to a next-generation...

November 13, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Bell Delivers Modernized 212 Helicopter to Thai Navy

Bell Textron has completed the upgrade and handover of a modernized Bell 212 utility helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy, providing a significant boost to the service’s operational capabilities....