Wednesday, November 12, 2025

World Defence News | Clips Nov 10-12 2025

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 The United States Air Force and Indian Air Force are running a four-day bilateral air exercise from November 10 to 13, 2025, pairing USAF’s B-1B Lancer with IAF combat aircraft over southern India, as reported by the Indian Air Force on their X account on 12 November 2025. The event blends a long-range U.S. strategic bomber with Indian frontline fighters to refine tactics, communications, and mission planning under realistic conditions. It underscores how Washington and New Delhi are translating a growing strategic partnership into practical airpower integration at a time of sharpening competition in the Indo-Pacific. The IAF has publicly released imagery and details, highlighting the goal of mutual learning and improved interoperability.  Read Full Defense News At This Link. 

The United States Air Force (USAF) B‑1B bomber and Indian Air Force (IAF) fighters conduct four‑day drills over southern India to boost Indo‑Pacific interoperability (Picture Source: Indian Air Force)


Haiti’s Armed Forces have begun fielding Canadian-built Roshel Senator MRAPs on the Ram 5500 chassis, with an official Government of Haiti video documenting the handover of seven vehicles as phase one of a 17-vehicle package for counter-gang missions, protected patrols, and convoy security in urban terrain. The announcement highlights a modular platform already in service with police and military users abroad, and the initial tranche gives Haitian units a measurable lift in survivability and mobility while the remainder of the order moves through delivery. Read more. 

Handover of seven Roshel Senator MRAPs to the Haitian Forces (Picture source: Government of Haiti)


 On 6 November 2025, BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace announced a memorandum of understanding to explore joint development of uncrewed air systems. The move lands at a time when Europe is racing to secure scalable, interoperable drones for deterrence, crisis response, and coalition operations. Beyond a simple cooperation note, the MoU signals industrial alignment between a UK combat-air integrator and a fast-growing Turkish UAS manufacturer, an alignment that could alter the balance of cost, certification, and export access across the European and wider NATO markets.  Read Full Defense News At This Link.

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace signed an MoU to jointly develop advanced uncrewed air systems, combining UK combat‑air integration with Turkish drone expertise to strengthen NATO operations (Picture Source: BAE Systems / TAI)

The Organising Committee of DIMDEX 2026 announced on 11 November 2025 in Doha that Fincantieri will serve as the event’s Diamond Sponsor. The exhibition, hosted by the Qatar Armed Forces, will take place from January 19 to 22, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The sponsorship highlights the continuation of Fincantieri’s naval collaboration with Qatar following the completion of its multi-shipbuilding programme. Read full defense news at this link...
As a Diamond Sponsor of DIMDEX 2026, Fincantieri secures premium exposure among senior defence-industry decision-makers, gains VIP access to meetings and private discussions, and associates itself with one of the Gulf region’s most influential maritime defence events. (Picture source: DIMDEX)
 

As reported by the Yomiuri Shimbun on November 11, 2025, Japan’s Defense Ministry has outlined a program to test cooperative artificial intelligence for a new generation of anti-ship missiles to improve coordination and strike efficiency at long range. The system under study would allow missiles to communicate during flight, adjust to target maneuvers, and maintain engagement despite interference or jamming.
 

On November 9, 2025, 서각 이유충 합판 그림 조각가 shared footage showing the future BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) conducting initial sea trials off the South Korean coast, marking a key phase in the Philippine Navy’s offshore patrol vessel (OPV) program under Horizon 2 of the Revised AFP Modernization Program. Built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries at its Ulsan shipyard, the vessel is designed on the HDP-2200+ platform with a full-load displacement of about 2,450 tonnes and a 22-knot top speed.
 

On November 11, 2025, China marked the 76th anniversary of its air force with the release of a short film titled “Far-Reaching Dreams” showing for the first time its GJ-11 Sharp Sword stealth drone (now renamed Dark Dragon) flying in formation with the J-20 fighter jet and J-16D electronic warfare aircraft. The footage begins with the GJ-11 taxiing out of a hangar, taking off, and joining the two manned aircraft in formation.
 

As reported by Kathimerini on November 10, 2025, Greece's Ministry of National Defense formally renewed its request to the United States to acquire AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles to equip its incoming F-35A fighters and offset Türkiye’s Meteor missile acquisition. U.S. officials have not yet issued a decision, with the proposal under review as part of wider regional arms transfer assessments.
 

Leaked files published by InformNapalm on November 4, 2025, indicate that Russia is using components derived from the Su-57 fighter jet for its classified PAK DA strategic stealth bomber program. The files describe hydraulic actuators and geared hinges identified as 80RSh115 and 80RSh, two systems that control internal weapon bays while reducing radar visibility.
 

On November 9, 2025, Sugar_wsnbn revealed that China has developed an amphibious short-range air defense system, which merges the missile launcher and radar package of the new HQ-13 air defense system with the chassis of the Type 05/ZBD-05 amphibious infantry fighting vehicle. This new variant of the Type 05 was likely created to protect Chinese landing forces from helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles during amphibious operations that could occur in a Taiwan conflict scenario.
 

On 7 November 2025, as announced by Royal British Navy, the United Kingdom confirmed that its Special Operations Maritime Task Group (SOMTG) has moved into the final phase of preparation after a sequence of covert boarding drills in the eastern Baltic. Built around Royal Marines from 42 and 47 Commando and embarked on the Bay-class support ship RFA Lyme Bay, the force rehearsed rapid interdiction and coastal raiding with the British Army’s 3rd Ranger Battalion on Estonia’s Saaremaa Island.
 

On 9 November 2025, the Venezuelan Army published footage and commentary showcasing large-scale exercises featuring vehicle-mounted 106 mm M40A1 recoilless rifles. The display marked a clear effort to highlight renewed anti-tank training and operational readiness. Presented on the Army’s official Facebook page, the drills hold particular significance amid growing regional tensions.
 

NP Aerospace, a leading British armor systems manufacturer, introduced its re-engineered Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 at the Civilian Armored Vehicle Forum in Geneva in October 2025. The upgraded vehicle has been fully adapted to meet NATO protection standards, transforming a proven civilian 4x4 into a certified defense-grade system.
 

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated on November 10, 2025, that the U.S. had launched two lethal strikes the day before against vessels suspected of drug trafficking linked to terrorist groups. He reported six killed, three per vessel, all under President Trump's direction. The Pentagon has not confirmed the operation or released further details. Read full Naval News at this link ...
 

The U.S. Department of War announced on November 8, 2025, that U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, have arrived at Morón Air Base, Spain, to begin Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1. The long-range bombers will integrate with Finnish, Lithuanian, Swedish, and other Allied air forces in a series of joint exercises designed to strengthen NATO’s collective airpower and strategic coordination. U.S.
 

According to the Myanmar Defense & Security Institute (MDSI), on November 7, 2025, the Myanmar Air Force held an acceptance ceremony in Naypyidaw for three Russian Mi-38T transport helicopters and two Chinese-built Y-8F-200W airlifters, marking an unusual commissioning outside the service’s traditional 15 December Air Force Day. Independent open-source posts from that day, including runway imagery, corroborated the timing and scope of the event. Read more...
 

In an interview published by Reuters on November 7, 2025, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll outlined an aggressive plan to acquire at least one million drones within the next two to three years, framing them as expendable munitions rather than boutique systems.
 

Lockheed Martin announced on November 5, 2025, that the company delivered its 750th M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, a production milestone that tracks with rising U.S. and allied demand for long-range precision fires. The Camden, Arkansas line, already expanded in recent years, now anchors a broader industrial push tied to the Army’s Long Range Precision Fires portfolio, ensuring launcher, rocket, and missile output can scale in tandem as partners join the user base. Read more...
 

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation published promotional footage on Nov. 9 that depicts a Su-57 opening its forward internal weapons bay to display a pair of Kh-58 family anti-radiation missiles, a configuration aimed at radar hunting in the opening stages of combat. The timing is notable, one week before the Dubai Airshow 2025 in Dubai, where Russia has historically used the venue to court export interest in next-gen platforms.
 

On October 13, 2025, Quaze Technologies launched QU6, a turnkey wireless power architecture that lets unmanned systems recharge autonomously across land, air, and sea, with commercial debut at AUSA 2025 in Washington. The release highlights years of trials in harsh environments and OEM collaborations that shaped a modular, robot-agnostic design intended to accelerate fielding.
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Imagery posted by Ukraine’s 78th Air Assault Regiment shows Centauro B1s operating with the Air Assault Forces, offering the first clear look at Italy’s transfer after months of speculation. The clips and stills, released around Air Assault Forces Day, depict vehicles fitted with cage and grid sections against FPV drones and shaped-charge threats, suggesting crews are hardening the platform before wider fielding.
 

Galvion has added a new variant to its Caiman lineup with the Caiman UL, showcased around AUSA 2025 and described as a lighter-weight take on the company’s flagship helmet platform that is already fielded by elite units and expanding into conventional formations.
 

U.S. Marines assigned to Joint Task Force–Southern Border (JTF-SB) trained on the U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) at Fort Bliss, Texas, as part of a readiness exercise on October 29, 2025. Defense officials said the training focused on tactical driving, rapid maneuvering, and cross-branch coordination to improve the task force’s ability to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations.
 

Crews from the 207th Aviation Troop Command of the Alaska U.S. Army National Guard took flight from Bethel on November 6, 2025, deploying UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters as part of Operation Halong Response. According to the Alaska Organized Militia, the ongoing mission provides essential airlift support, delivering supplies and transportation to remote western Alaska communities still reeling from Typhoon Halong’s high winds, storm surges, and power outages.
 

Brazilian defense outlets report that Berlin has put a concrete package on the table for Brasília: 65 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks and 78 Marder 1A5s, all pulled from Bundeswehr stocks and slated for KNDS Deutschland overhaul.
 

According to information published by Forces News, on November 4, 2025, Ukraine’s Raybird unmanned aircraft is being promoted to replace the British Army’s ailing Watchkeeper, bringing a claimed 350,000 combat hours and up to 28 hours endurance to a program racing toward Project Corvus, the Army’s new Land Tactical Deep Find requirement.
 

For the first time, Saudi tank crews deployed M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to the United States for training. Beginning October 26, 2025, the Royal Saudi Land Forces joined U.S. Army Central at Fort Irwin’s National Training Center for a full-scale, multinational exercise designed to strengthen coalition readiness and demonstrate integrated operations. Read full Defense News at this link ...
 

Bucharest and Rheinmetall have confirmed Rheinmetall Victoria SA, a joint venture with state-owned Pirochim that will build a propellant plant in Victoria, Brașov, with construction slated for 2026 and a ramp to about 700 jobs. Company and government statements describe an annual output of around 300,000 modular propellant charges plus roughly 200 tons of powder for Romanian needs, with financing aligned to Security Action for Europe, the EU’s new €150 billion defense loan instrument.
 

On October 30, 2025, Indonesia confirmed the first torpedo firing from its KSOT autonomous submarine off Surabaya, releasing a 324 mm Piranha lightweight round from an externally mounted starboard launch tube after pier-side loading by crane. Imagery and statements indicate the vehicle remained partially submerged for much of the event, which served to validate safe separation and command sequencing from an unmanned host. Read more...
 

According to an interview of the Chief of the Defence Staff, Sir Richard Knighton, conducted by the BBC on November 9, 2025, Britain is sending military experts and counter-drone equipment to Belgium after a week of unidentified drone overflights that repeatedly disrupted airports and probed military bases. The deployment follows a request from Belgium’s top defense leadership and aims to restore safe air operations while authorities investigate the incursions.
 

Leidos says it has inked a memorandum of understanding with Kongsberg Defence Australia to assess Naval Strike Missile (NSM) integration on the Sea Archer family of uncrewed surface vessels, including the extended Longbow model. The company describes a defined framework for responsibilities and milestones, with Australian industrial activity standing up now and cross-bench trials scheduled in 2026, positioning the concept as a sovereign, rapidly deployable maritime strike layer.
 

The U.S. Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the world’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, was photographed transiting the Strait of Gibraltar on November 4, 2025, suggesting the start of a new strategic mission. While the Navy has not confirmed its destination, a Department of War statement noted that the Ford Carrier Strike Group and its embarked air wing were directed to the U.S.
 

A government paper cited by Bloomberg and seen by Reuters indicates that Germany’s parliament will clear more than €3 billion in acquisitions in a closed-door committee this week, anchored by 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters valued near €1 billion and a mass buy of night-vision devices from Hensoldt and Theon, with further IRIS-T SLM missiles for ground-based air defense also in the mix.
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