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November 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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

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

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...

November 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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...

November 13, 2025
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Indonesia Replaces Russian APCs With Pandurs for UN Duty

Indonesia has officially replaced its aging fleet of Russian-made BTR-80A armored personnel carriers with Czech Pandur II 8×8 vehicles for its UN peacekeeping deployment in Lebanon. The decision comes...

November 13, 2025
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Germany Orders 48 Boxer Ambulances, Trainer Variants

KNDS Deutschland has secured a new order to manufacture 48 Boxer armored vehicles for the German Armed Forces, strengthening Berlin’s ongoing program to expand and modernize its protected mobility...

November 13, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Anduril Lattice Picked for IBCS-M After Flawless Test

Anduril Industries has achieved a major milestone after its AI-enabled Lattice command-and-control software was chosen by the US Army as its preferred counter-drone fire control solution. The selection follows...

November 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

Greece Requests AIM-120D Missiles to Equip F-35 Fleet

Greece has formally asked the United States to approve the sale of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles for its incoming F-35 Lightning II fleet, aiming to maintain a decisive technological...

November 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

Embraer Begins First Dutch C-390 Millennium Assembly

Embraer has officially started production of the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft at its facility in Gavião Peixoto, north of São Paulo. The milestone was...