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November 24, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

AI Startups Reinvent Night Defense at Military Sites

Two California technology companies, Picogrid and Deepnight, have partnered to bring AI-enhanced night vision to the sensors protecting US military bases. The initiative focuses on improving surveillance capabilities in...

November 24, 2025
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Air Platforms

USAF Awards Vectrus $252M Deal for Iraq F-16 Upkeep

Colorado-based Vectrus Systems has secured a major $252-million US Air Force contract to sustain Iraq’s F-16 fighter jet program, expanding on a previous $118-million deal awarded earlier this year....

November 21, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

November 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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

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

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

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

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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Combat Service and Support Equipment

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

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...