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November 17, 2025
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Italy-Albania Launch Joint Venture for Naval Shipbuilding

Fincantieri and Albania’s state-owned defense company KAYO have formalized a new strategic partnership aimed at expanding naval shipbuilding capabilities within Albania. The memorandum of understanding, signed during the Italy–Albania...

November 17, 2025
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Thales, Navantia Partner to Modernize Thailand’s Naval Fleet

Thales and Navantia have formalized a new partnership to support the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet modernization, marking their first collaborative effort within Thailand. The agreement includes the installation of...

November 15, 2025
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UN: Israeli Fire Hit Peacekeepers in South Lebanon

UNIFIL reported that Israeli forces fired from a Merkava tank at its peacekeepers near an Israeli-held position inside Lebanese territory. The incident occurred while the mission was working with...

November 15, 2025
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Russia Says It Seized Two Villages in South Ukraine

Russia announced the capture of Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, continuing its gradual advances against outnumbered Ukrainian forces. Although fighting is less intense there than on...

November 15, 2025
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M23, DR Congo Ink New Doha Peace Plan

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 militia finalized a new peace framework in Qatar aimed at ending long-running violence in the country’s eastern provinces. Backed by mediation...

November 15, 2025
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Belgian, French Jets Show NATO Vigilance

Belgium carried out another air mission over the Black Sea as part of Operation Black Sea Region, deploying its F-16s alongside French Mirage 2000 jets. The flight took place...

November 14, 2025
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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...

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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New Thai Armored Vehicle Debuts With Missile Arsenal

Thailand’s Chaiseri Defense Technologies is elevating the country’s land-combat capabilities with the introduction of the Guardian-T 8×8 armored combat vehicle, designed to integrate heavy-caliber guns and long-range guided missiles....

November 14, 2025
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Redwire VTOL Drone Deliveries Cleared for Croatia

Croatia’s Border Patrol is set to receive a major surveillance upgrade as Redwire Corporation prepares to deliver a new suite of uncrewed aerial systems, enhancing border security and real-time...