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November 24, 2025
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Germany’s Air Defense Gets Boost With Northrop-MBDA Pact

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have agreed to work together to enhance Germany’s next-generation air and missile defense capabilities. The partnership, unveiled at the Berlin Security Conference, centers on integrating...

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...

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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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...

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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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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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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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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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Acoustic counter-drone system unveiled by US firm

Fractal Antenna Systems is expanding the boundaries of counter-drone technology with its newly introduced JERECHO acoustic array platform. The system converts sound into a tactical asset, using acoustic energy...

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...