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November 11, 2025
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US Navy Grants $1.7B Deal for New Fleet Oilers

General Dynamics NASSCO has secured a $1.7-billion contract from the US Navy to construct two new John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers, designated T-AO 215 and T-AO 216. The latest...

November 11, 2025
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Israel Boosts RADA Radar Tech for Ukraine Frontlines

Israeli defense firm RADA is fast-tracking upgrades to its radar systems supplied to Ukraine, leveraging battlefield feedback from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Real-time data from active combat zones has...

November 10, 2025
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Royal Navy to Add 20 Drone Ships in Hybrid Fleet Drive

The Royal Navy has unveiled plans to acquire 20 uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) as part of its ambitious effort to transform into a hybrid fleet combining manned and unmanned...

Lockheed Marks 750th HIMARS Delivery as Exports Grow

Lockheed Martin has reached a major production milestone with the delivery of its 750th High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher, reflecting the system’s growing role in US and...

MBDA Targets Mistral Missile Production in Australia

Australian defense manufacturer NIOA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with European missile developer MBDA to establish production of the Mistral very short-range air defense (VSHORAD) system in...

November 10, 2025
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Haiti Receives Its First Batch of Senator MRAP Vehicles

Haiti has taken delivery of its first seven Senator Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles) as part of a 17-vehicle acquisition program aimed at reinforcing the country’s ground forces...

November 10, 2025
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Nokia, LMT Join Forces for 5G Defense Network in Baltics

Nokia has signed a strategic partnership with Latvian telecom operator Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) to co-develop a 5G-based tactical communications system designed for defense and military use across the...

November 10, 2025
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