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November 30, 2025
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Belgium Expands Fleet With Five Additional H145M Helos

The Belgian government has endorsed the procurement of five more Airbus H145M helicopters, a move that will expand the combined Defence and Federal Police fleet to 20 units once...

November 30, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

U.S. Tests Advanced Counter-Drone Gear at Baltic Drill

The U.S. Army has completed an intensive counter-drone evaluation at Truppenübungsplatz Putlos, a major training area in northern Germany overlooking the Baltic Sea. The multiweek field trials brought together...

Tokyo Considers Type 03 Export to Philippines Amid Tension

Tokyo is engaging in quiet, early-stage talks with the Philippines regarding the possible export of the Type 03 Chu-SAM air defense system, a development that could redefine Japan’s role...

November 29, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Tobago Hosts New U.S. Radar to Strengthen Surveillance

U.S. Marines are discreetly deploying a new radar system at ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago, a move confirmed by Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister after earlier denying the...

November 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Navy Adds Fourth Nilgiri-Class Frigate to Modernization

The Indian Navy has received Taragiri, the fourth ship of its Nilgiri-class stealth frigate program, during a formal handover at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. The milestone underscores...

Rheinmetall to Supply New Logistics Trucks to Denmark

Denmark has awarded Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) a long-term framework contract to supply as many as 1,000 logistics trucks under its modernization initiative. The agreement includes an initial...

November 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Hensoldt Secures German Contract for Luchs 2 Sensors

Hensoldt has landed a significant high-value contract from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to supply advanced sensor suites for Germany’s upcoming Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles. Valued in the...

Ankara Boosts ‘Steel Dome’ Program With Big Contracts

Turkey has moved forward with major investments in its national air defense capability, signing $6.5 billion in new contracts to enhance its AI-enabled “Steel Dome” air defense system, local...

November 28, 2025
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Saab A26 Picked by Poland to Modernize Sub Fleet

The Polish Ministry of Defense has named Saab’s A26 submarine as the winning candidate to replace its aging Kilo-class platform, moving forward with one of Europe’s most closely watched...

November 28, 2025
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Training and Simulation
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Global Defense Training Deal Secured by Babcock, Company-X

Babcock International has partnered with New Zealand-based Company-X to expand the global delivery of virtual reality training solutions for military customers. Announced at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition...