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UK Army Gets First Ground Surveillance Radar From Elbit

The British Army has officially received the first batch of its new Ground-Based Surveillance Radar (GBSR) systems from Elbit Systems UK, marking a major step forward in the modernization...

November 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Wins $876M Deal for 60 New CH-47F Chinooks

Boeing has been awarded an $876.4-million US Army contract to build up to 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, strengthening the service’s long-term modernization plans. The agreement covers...

November 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Axiscades to Introduce Helma-P Laser Anti-Drone Tech in India

India’s Axiscades Technologies has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with French defense manufacturer Cilas to bring the Helma P high-energy laser counter-drone system to India. The collaboration...

November 13, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

GORE-TEX Launches New Flame-Resistant Combat Uniforms

GORE-TEX Labs has unveiled a next-generation PYRAD flame-retardant combat suit, engineered to keep modern soldiers cooler, safer, and more agile during missions in extreme heat. Designed for operations above...

Nordic-Baltic Bloc Commits $500M Aid to Kyiv via PURL

The Nordic and Baltic nations have jointly announced a $500-million contribution to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, reinforcing their unified commitment to supporting Kyiv’s defense needs. The...

November 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Bulgaria’s First Modular Patrol Ship Starts Sea Trials

German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) has begun sea trials for Bulgaria’s first Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel (MMPV), marking a major milestone in the country’s naval modernization program. The...

November 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Japan Coast Guard Adds Fifth Miyako Patrol Ship From MHI

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has officially delivered the JCG Goto (PL-205), the fifth Miyako-class large patrol vessel, to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture. The handover...

November 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Japan Reveals Next-Gen Missile With Advanced Turbojet

Japan is advancing its next-generation anti-ship missile program, aiming to deliver a longer-range and more resilient strike capability for island defense. The project reflects Japan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen...

MBDA Equips Skyranger 30 With New Counter-Drone Missile

Germany is expanding its short-range air-defense capabilities with the development and acquisition of MBDA’s new Small Anti-Drone Missile (SADM), officially designated DefendAir. The missile is purpose-built to counter the...

November 13, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

Switzerland Chooses Firms for New Multispectral Camouflage

Switzerland is strengthening the survivability and concealment capabilities of its armed forces by investing in advanced multispectral camouflage systems designed to protect troops, vehicles, and key infrastructure from modern...