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US Startup Launches First AI Tool for Mil Repairs

A groundbreaking advancement in battlefield maintenance technology has emerged in Ukraine, where the “world’s first” AI-powered repair assistant is now supporting frontline operations. Developed by NeoLens, a US-based startup...

November 18, 2025
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Germany’s Eurofighters Get Saab’s New EW Boost

Saab has secured two major contracts from Airbus worth a combined 549 million euros ($676 million) to enhance Germany’s Eurofighter fleet with its advanced Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor...

November 17, 2025
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Thales, Navantia Unite on Major Upgrade for Thai Navy Fleet

Thales and Navantia have launched their first joint initiative in Thailand, partnering to support a major upgrade of the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet. Under the modernization program, Thales will...

November 17, 2025
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Italy and Albania Start New Naval Shipbuilding Partnership

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Albania’s state-owned defense firm KAYO have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture dedicated to building and maintaining naval vessels in Albania....

Sweden Adds CAMM Missiles to Boost Visby Corvette Defense

Sweden’s defense procurement agency has modified its existing contract with MBDA to acquire additional Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMM) for its naval modernization program. The updated deal builds on...

November 17, 2025
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U.S. OKs Denmark Buy of 340 AIM-9X Block II Missiles

The US State Department has cleared a potential $318.4-million Foreign Military Sale to Denmark covering up to 340 AIM-9X Block II tactical air-to-air missiles. Copenhagen has additionally requested 34...

November 15, 2025
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NATO Jets Highlight Black Sea Patrols

Belgium joined France in a coordinated air operation over the Black Sea, reinforcing allied efforts under Operation Black Sea Region. Operating above international waters, the mission showcased ongoing commitment...

November 15, 2025
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DR Congo, M23 Sign Fresh Doha Peace Roadmap

A new peace plan was signed in Qatar between the DRC government and the M23 militia, part of an international effort to reduce fighting in eastern Congo. Qatar, the...

November 15, 2025
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Moscow Claims Capture of Two S. Ukraine Villages

Russian forces said they seized two additional villages—Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka—in southern Ukraine, marking another incremental gain in the Zaporizhzhia sector. While this front is quieter than the east,...

November 15, 2025
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Peacekeepers Claim Israeli Fire in South Lebanon

UNIFIL announced that its peacekeepers came under fire from an Israeli Merkava tank positioned inside Lebanese territory, with bullets striking the ground only a few meters from them. The...