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November 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Philippines and Canada Sign Troop Deployment Pact

On Sunday, the Philippines and Canada formalized a visiting forces agreement, further strengthening Manila’s network of defense partnerships amid escalating tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea. Under...

November 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Washington Pushes Lebanon-Israel Direct Negotiations

The United States has called on Lebanon to hold direct peace talks with Israel, citing the need to prevent further escalation after renewed Israeli air strikes on Hezbollah positions....

November 1, 2025
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US Envoy Urges Lebanon and Israel to Begin Peace Dialogue

A senior American envoy has called on Lebanon to initiate direct peace negotiations with Israel amid escalating Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah positions, nearly a year after the ceasefire. Despite...

October 31, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Soldier Systems

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...

October 31, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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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Air Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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...