South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem concludes deliveries of 180 K2 main battle tanks to Poland
Poland’s Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, has announced that the final batch of K2 Black Panther main battle tanks.
Netherlands and other countries Withdraw from Boeing E-7 purchase, seek new AWACS fleet options
The Netherlands and several partner countries have decided not to proceed with the acquisition of six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, originally considered to replace the ageing E-3A Awacs fleet.
Cubic secures new contract to deliver 130 P5 training subsystems for F-35 fighter jet programme
Cubic has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to supply 130 P5 Internal Subsystems (IS) units for the F-35 Lot 20 production aircraft, with a long-term pricing agreement also established for Lots 21 and 22.
Nordic and Baltic nations pledge $500 million in joint military aid for ukraine through NATO’s PURL
Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden announced on 13 November 2025 that they will jointly fund a USD 500 million package of defence materiel for Ukraine.
EDGE and Anduril to launch joint venture in UAE for production of advanced autonomous air systems
EDGE Group and US-based defence firm Anduril Industries will form a new joint venture in the UAE to co-develop and manufacture autonomous systems for military and civilian use across the Middle East and beyond.
Avio and Lockheed Martin sign term sheet to advance solid rocket motor facility in the United States
Avio and Lockheed Martin have signed a non-binding term sheet to support the creation of a solid rocket motor (SRM) facility by Avio USA.
Sweden leads NATO’s Playbook Merlin 25 exercise to strengthen anti-submarine warfare in the Baltic Sea
NATO’s anti-submarine warfare exercise Playbook Merlin 25 is currently underway in the Baltic Sea, running from 10 to 14 November and involving submarines, ships and aircraft from nine Allied nations.
MBDA Deutschland signs first contract for DefendAir anti-drone missile system
MBDA and Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract on 10 November 2025 for the development and procurement of the DefendAir missile system.
BAE Systems confirms strong 2025 performance and over £27 billion in orders ahead of year-end
BAE Systems has confirmed continued strong operational and financial performance in the second half of 2025, supporting its upgraded full-year guidance issued in July.
USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group enters Southern Command to support counter-narcotics mission
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, led by the world’s largest aircraft carrier, entered the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility (USSOUTHCOM AOR) on 11 November.
Russia’s FSB claims Ukraine tried to recruit Russian pilot to hijack MiG-31 armed with Kinzhal missile
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused Ukrainian intelligence of attempting to recruit a Russian pilot to hijack a MiG-31 fighter jet equipped with a hypersonic Kinzhal missile.
U.S. Air Force projects slow F-35 Lightning II fleet growth as overall fighter numbers decline until 2028
The U.S. Air Force expects only modest growth in its F-35 fleet through the end of the decade, according to a new fighter roadmap submitted to Congress.