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November 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

India Starts Indigenous Build of HAMMER Guided Weapons

India has taken a significant step forward in localizing advanced weapon technologies through a new joint venture to produce the HAMMER precision-guided munition domestically. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and...

November 26, 2025
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Land Platforms

Spain Teams With Ukraine to Expand Armored Production

Ukraine’s defense manufacturer Praktika has formalized a new industrial partnership with Spanish companies Tecnove and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering to launch joint armored-vehicle production in Spain. The memorandum of...

November 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Dutch Expertise Aids Naval Group in Orka Sub Project

French shipbuilder Naval Group has expanded its Dutch industrial partnerships for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarine fleet, securing new contracts with Nevesbu and Van Halteren Technologies at...

November 26, 2025
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Training and Simulation

GlobalEye Training Boosted by New Saab-CAE Pact

Swedish defense giant Saab has partnered with Canadian training leader CAE to deliver comprehensive training solutions for the GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft. The agreement, signed during the Swedish Royal Visit...

November 25, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Dutch F-35, CH-47F Avionics Center Opens by Collins

Collins Aerospace and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force (RNLASF) are establishing a new military avionics service hub that will elevate sustainment capabilities for F-35 and CH-47F platforms...

November 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms

$5.2B UK-Indonesia Pact Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security

The United Kingdom and Indonesia have announced a major Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) worth £4 billion ($5.2 billion), paving the way for Indonesia to construct naval and fishing vessels...

November 24, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

AI Startups Reinvent Night Defense at Military Sites

Two California technology companies, Picogrid and Deepnight, have partnered to bring AI-enhanced night vision to the sensors protecting US military bases. The initiative focuses on improving surveillance capabilities in...

November 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Israel Orders Tamir Missiles in $1.25B Raytheon-Rafael Deal

The Raytheon-Rafael venture R2S has landed a $1.25-billion deal to provide Israel with Tamir interceptors, along with missile kits and testing equipment. The announcement aligns with the opening of...

November 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany’s Air Defense Gets Boost With Northrop-MBDA Pact

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have agreed to work together to enhance Germany’s next-generation air and missile defense capabilities. The partnership, unveiled at the Berlin Security Conference, centers on integrating...

November 21, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

LiDAR upgrades to boost safety of Indian helicopters

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a strategic agreement with German sensor specialist HENSOLDT to integrate cutting-edge LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance Systems (OAS) into Indian military helicopters. Announced during the...