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Nov- 2025 -

7 November

Arms

Military vehicles carrying HQ-9 medium- to long-range surface-to-air missiles march past the Tiananmen Rostrum during the military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing, China, 3 September 2015. China has pledged to cut the number of troops in its army by 300,000, in an unexpected announcement made by Chinese president Xi Jinping on Thursday (3 September 2015). Xi disclosed the news during a speech made before the beginning of a huge military parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, held to mark the end of World War II and celebrate China's victory over Japan. Xi said that a 13% cut would be made in the country's 2.3 million-armed forces, stressing that China was committed to peace, although he gave no indication of when it would be implemented. "War is like a mirror," he said. "Looking at it helps us better understand the value of peace. China will remain committed to peaceful development. We Chinese love peace." China has cut the size of its military three times since the 1980s, according to media reports. (Photo by Ge jinfh / Imaginechina via AFP)

Chinese HQ-9BE Missile System Spotted in Azerbaijan Parade Rehearsal

Azerbaijan may have added China’s HQ-9BE long-range surface-to-air missile system to its arsenal, underscoring a growing shift away from Russian-made air defenses.

6 November

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Belgium Expands 155mm Shell Production With Automated Factory Line

Belgium has opened a new production line in Wallonia to manufacture 155-millimeter artillery shells as part of efforts to strengthen its defense industry and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.

6 November

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

India, Israel to Boost Joint Military Tech Development Under New Defense Pact

India and Israel have signed a new defense agreement to co-develop and produce advanced military technology, marking another step in their growing security partnership.

5 November

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Sweden Orders New Saab Missile Launcher for Gripen Jets

Sweden has ordered a new missile launch system from Saab for its Gripen fighter jets to boost operational flexibility and readiness.

3 November

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Lebanon Faces Explosives Shortage in Hezbollah Disarmament Mission

Lebanon has depleted its demolition charge supply after blowing up dozens of Hezbollah weapons depots while rushing to meet a year-end deadline to disarm the Iran-backed group under a ceasefire with Israel.

Oct- 2025 -

29 October

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Bulgaria, Germany’s Rheinmetall Launch Joint Ammo Factory to Boost EU Defense Supply

Bulgaria and German defense company Rheinmetall have signed a deal worth more than $1.1 billion to build a new center that will produce gunpowder and 155-millimeter artillery shells, boosting Europe’s ammunition supply amid security tensions in the region.

29 October

Arms

President Donald Trump rides an aircraft elevator aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a presidential visit while moored pierside on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 28, 2025. During his visit, President Donald Trump met with U.S. and Japanese leaders, coined Sailors, and addressed the ship’s crew. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Roselia Garcia)

Rojoef Manuel

Trump Approves First Missiles for Japan’s F-35 Jets, Deliveries Start This Week

US President Donald Trump said he has greenlit the first batch of missiles for Japan’s F-35 fighter jets, confirming the weapons will arrive this week, earlier than planned.

28 October

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Lockheed Martin to Expand Missile Production to Meet Global Demand

Lockheed Martin is scaling up production of its combat-proven missile systems and reinforcing its global supply chain amid record demand.

28 October

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea, Malaysia Sign Defense Pact on Weapons Development

South Korea and Malaysia have signed a defense cooperation agreement to expand joint work on weapons development and military modernization.

28 October

Arms

RBS-70 short-range anti-aircraft defense system

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuanian Army Trials Swedish Firepower in Anti-Drone Drills Near Belarus

The Lithuanian Army has tested Swedish-made missiles against high-speed unmanned aerial systems near Belarus, part of growing military efforts to adopt efficient solutions to counter airborne threats.

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