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November 21, 2025
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Air Platforms
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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...

November 20, 2025
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Training and Simulation
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UK Advanced Jet Trainer Moves Ahead With Boeing, Saab, BAE

A new industry alliance between Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems aims to deliver an advanced jet training system for the Royal Air Force as the UK prepares for next-generation...

November 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

SAIC, HavocAI Team Up to Sync Autonomous Fleets to US Navy

SAIC and HavocAI are advancing US Navy modernization by integrating SAIC’s real-time communications technology with HavocAI’s autonomous maritime platforms. The goal is to boost situational awareness across naval operations...

India to Receive Javelin, Excalibur Arms After US Approval

The United States has approved two major defense sales to India worth a combined $92.8 million, strengthening the growing defense partnership between the two nations. The proposed sales include...

Elbit Wins Albania Deal for Artillery, Mortars, Drones

Albania has signed a major defense cooperation agreement with Israel’s Elbit Systems, aiming to boost its firepower and expand its domestic arms-production capabilities. The package includes advanced 155mm ATMOS...

November 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Latvian Kamikaze Drones Chosen by Belgium for CUAS

Belgium has strengthened its counter-UAV defenses by purchasing BLAZE kamikaze drones from Latvia, adding a new capability to identify and intercept hostile unmanned aerial vehicles. The acquisition forms part...

November 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation
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R66 Selected by M1, Robinson for Army Training Bid

M1 Support Services of Texas has partnered with Robinson Helicopter Company to offer the R66 helicopter for the US Army’s Flight School Next initiative, which seeks a modern, next-generation...