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November 13, 2025
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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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Naval Platforms
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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...

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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Soldier Systems
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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...

November 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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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 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Embraer Adds Counter-Drone Tech to A-29 Super Tucano

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has begun upgrading its A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to incorporate advanced counter-drone capabilities. The enhancement program aims to expand the aircraft’s mission profile,...

November 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Germany Proposes Leopard, Marder Arms Deal to Brazil

Germany has proposed supplying Brazil with 65 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks and 78 Marder 1A5 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to support the South American nation’s armored modernization initiative....

November 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
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NP Aerospace Unveils Armored Land Cruiser 300 for NATO

British defense mobility specialist NP Aerospace has revealed its newly upgraded Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (LC300), engineered to meet NATO protection standards and international ballistic and blast requirements. The...

November 12, 2025
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Hyundai, Cochin Shipyard Join for India Landing Ships

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India’s premier state-owned shipbuilder, to jointly advance the Indian Navy’s Landing Platform...

November 12, 2025
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XTEND Wins US Deal to Deliver Advanced Attack Drone Kits

Israeli defense technology company XTEND Reality Inc. has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from the US Department of Defense (DoD) to develop and deliver Affordable Close Quarter Modular Effects Drone...