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November 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

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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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Buys 20 Extra H145M Helicopters in $1.2B Deal

Germany is advancing its defense modernization agenda with a new order for 20 Airbus H145M light utility helicopters, valued at nearly €1 billion ($1.2 billion). The procurement adds to...

Russia Bolsters Precision Strikes with Krasnopol-M2 Rounds

Russia has confirmed the delivery of fresh batches of Krasnopol-M2 laser-guided artillery shells to frontline units, further enhancing its focus on precision firepower amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine....

Russia’s Su-57 Reveals KH-58 Missiles in Hidden Bay

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has unveiled new footage showing the Su-57 stealth fighter with its forward internal weapons bay open — revealing two large anti-radiation missiles inside. The...

USNORTHCOM Trials Anduril System to Defend Bases

U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) has successfully validated a new Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) “fly-away kit” during a week-long certification exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The...

November 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Leonardo, Baykar Partner for UAV and Jet Drone Production

Italian aerospace group Leonardo has unveiled plans to co-produce Baykar’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Italy under a new joint venture, LBA Systems, marking a major step in Europe’s...

November 8, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

India Orders 100+ GE Engines to Power Tejas Fighter Fleet

India’s state-owned aerospace company, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), announced on Friday that it has signed an agreement with US manufacturer General Electric (GE) to procure more than 100 jet...

Albania Greenlights KAYO for Arms Production

Albania has authorized its state-owned defense company KAYO to produce and market weapons, ammunition, and military equipment, marking a major step toward reviving the country’s domestic defense manufacturing capabilities....

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Hyperspectral Upgrade Sharpens Drone Vision

TEKEVER and Arkeus have unveiled a major leap in unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities through a new collaboration that integrates hyperspectral imaging technology for advanced detection and precision sensing....

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

BAE, TAI Boost UK-Turkey Ties With Drone Pact

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS), marking a significant expansion of UK–Turkey defense...