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November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

New EDGE-Anduril Alliance Targets Future Autonomous Tech

A major new defense collaboration has emerged as UAE’s EDGE Group and US-based Anduril Industries form a joint venture to develop and manufacture cutting-edge autonomous aerial systems. Known as...

November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

MQ-9 Reaper Upgrade Program Awarded to Amentum for $995M

The US Air Force has awarded Amentum a major modernization contract for the MQ-9 Reaper, reinforcing the drone’s position as a critical asset within America’s unmanned aerial arsenal. The...

November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Redwire VTOL Drone Deliveries Cleared for Croatia

Croatia’s Border Patrol is set to receive a major surveillance upgrade as Redwire Corporation prepares to deliver a new suite of uncrewed aerial systems, enhancing border security and real-time...

November 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

New Thai Armored Vehicle Debuts With Missile Arsenal

Thailand’s Chaiseri Defense Technologies is elevating the country’s land-combat capabilities with the introduction of the Guardian-T 8×8 armored combat vehicle, designed to integrate heavy-caliber guns and long-range guided missiles....

Elbit Delivers First Ground-Based Radar to UK Army

Elbit Systems UK has delivered the first set of Ground-Based Surveillance Radar (GBSR) systems to the British Army’s artillery branch, marking a key milestone in the service’s ongoing modernization...

November 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Signs $876M Order for 60 CH-47F Chinooks

The US Army has signed an $876.4-million contract with Boeing to deliver up to 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, marking one of the service’s most significant recent investments...

November 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

India to Get Helma-P Laser Counter-Drone System via Axiscades

Axiscades Technologies of India has partnered with France’s Cilas through a new memorandum of understanding to introduce the Helma P high-energy laser counter-drone system to the Indian defense market....

November 13, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Next-Gen Flame-Resistant GORE-TEX Combat Suits Debut

GORE-TEX Labs has launched a new generation of PYRAD flame-retardant combat uniforms, offering superior cooling, protection, and flexibility for soldiers operating in high-temperature environments. Designed specifically for climates exceeding...

$500M Nordic-Baltic Pledge to Ukraine Through NATO PURL

Nordic and Baltic countries have unveiled a major $500-million joint funding package for NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, strengthening collective efforts to assist Ukraine’s fight against Russia....

November 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

First Bulgarian Modular Patrol Vessel Enters Sea Trials

The Bulgarian Navy’s modernization efforts have taken a significant step forward as Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) begins sea trials of the country’s first Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel (MMPV). The...