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November 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Commander 3XL Drones Chosen in New APAC Draganfly Deal

Draganfly has announced a major advancement in its global defense presence with a new contract to deliver Commander 3XL drones to an undisclosed military customer in the Asia-Pacific region....

November 21, 2025
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R&D
Training and Simulation

German Army Training Center Set for $70M Modernization

The German Bundeswehr has initiated a major overhaul of its Army Combat Training Center, selecting Rheinmetall for a €61 million ($70.4 million) modernization contract aimed at transforming the site...

November 21, 2025
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R&D
Land Platforms

Merkava Tanks Set for $210M Upgrade Under Elbit Deal

Elbit Systems has been awarded a substantial $210-million modernization contract to upgrade Israel’s Merkava battle tank fleet, representing one of the most significant overhauls undertaken in years. Over the...

November 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

India Becomes First Asian Buyer of BvS10 Sindhu

The Indian Army has finalized the BvS10 AATV from BAE Systems Hägglunds as its next-generation all-terrain tracked vehicle, marking India as the first country in Asia to induct the...

November 21, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

India Equips Military Helos With LiDAR Safety Gear

HAL and Germany’s HENSOLDT have entered into a strategic collaboration to introduce LiDAR-based Obstacle Avoidance Systems (OAS) on Indian military helicopters. Announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025, the agreement...

Army Awards Avathon $5M for AI Logistics Platform

Avathon has secured a $5-million contract from the US Army to continue advancing VIPER, an autonomous logistics system powered by artificial intelligence. The company will use the next two...

November 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

USSOCOM Adds MH-47G Units After $877M Boeing Award

Boeing has been awarded a substantial $877.7-million US Department of Defense contract to supply more MH-47G Special Operations helicopters to USSOCOM. The contract involves major production activities at Boeing’s...

November 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Approves Foreign Military Sale of Javelin Missiles and Excalibur Rounds to India

The US State Department has cleared two potential Foreign Military Sales to India worth a combined $92.8 million, covering Javelin anti-tank missiles and Excalibur precision artillery rounds. The first...

November 20, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

QinetiQ and Forcys Expand Collaboration on Australia’s Autonomous Maritime Capabilities

QinetiQ and Forcys have signed an MoU to strengthen Australia’s maritime safety and sovereign capability by improving testing and assurance for undersea and autonomous systems. The partnership combines QinetiQ’s...

November 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

SAIC and HavocAI Collaborate to Integrate Autonomous Systems With US Navy Communications

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) and HavocAI are integrating SAIC’s real-time communications framework with HavocAI’s autonomous maritime fleets to enhance situational awareness and operational connectivity for the US Navy....