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November 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

APAC selects Draganfly for Commander 3XL drone deal

Draganfly has announced a strategically significant milestone after receiving a contract to deliver its Commander 3XL drones to a military customer in the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement, processed through...

November 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation
R&D

Rheinmetall to modernize German Army training hub

Germany’s Bundeswehr is launching a major digital transformation of its Army Combat Training Center, awarding Rheinmetall a 61-million-euro ($70.4 million) contract to upgrade the facility for modern, data-driven land...

November 21, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

Israel’s Merkava tanks set for $210M Elbit upgrade

Elbit Systems has been awarded a significant contract to modernize Israel’s Merkava battle tank fleet, one of the most substantial upgrades undertaken in years. The $210 million program, spread...

November 21, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

BvS10 Sindhu chosen by India in first Asia order

The Indian Army has chosen BAE Systems Hägglunds’ BvS10 AATV as its new all-terrain tracked vehicle, becoming the first nation in Asia to adopt the platform. A total of...

November 21, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

LiDAR upgrades to boost safety of Indian helicopters

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a strategic agreement with German sensor specialist HENSOLDT to integrate cutting-edge LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance Systems (OAS) into Indian military helicopters. Announced during the...

US Army taps Avathon for $5M AI logistics system

Avathon has secured a $5 million contract from the US Army to advance VIPER, an AI-powered logistics platform designed to keep supply chains operational in highly contested or degraded...

November 21, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing wins big as USSOCOM expands MH-47G fleet

Boeing has landed a significant $877.7-million Pentagon contract to supply an undisclosed number of MH-47G special operations helicopters to US Special Operations Command. As part of the agreement, the...

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Australia’s Autonomous Maritime Systems Grow With QinetiQ, Forcys

QinetiQ and Forcys have signed a strategic agreement to boost Australia’s ability to test, evaluate, and assure the safety of its expanding fleet of undersea and autonomous maritime systems....

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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India Awards ideaForge a $11M Deal for New Military Drones

The Indian military has awarded a major contract to ideaForge following tough trials that tested unmanned systems against electronic-warfare threats and rugged terrain. The contract, worth nearly 1 billion...

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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ARX Robotics to Supply Ukraine With Vast Networked UGV Fleet

Munich-based ARX Robotics has been awarded a new contract to supply more Gereon unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in the development of the world’s largest...