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November 25, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

$5.2B UK-Indonesia Maritime Agreement Enhances Indo-Pacific Security

The UK and Indonesia have signed off on a new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) that will enable Indonesia to construct naval and fishing vessels using British shipbuilding technology and...

November 25, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

Avionics Center for Dutch F-35 and CH-47F Fleets Launched by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace has joined forces with the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force (RNLASF) to launch a new military avionics service center designed to strengthen operational readiness for European...

November 25, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Transforms Massive Support Vehicle Into Advanced Autonomous Combat Platform

Ukraine has transformed its largest unmanned ground vehicle into a heavily armed combat asset. The Protector UGV has been upgraded with a remotely operated Tavriia-12.7 turret, shifting it from...

Rafael Secures Major Deal as Israel Restocks Iron Dome Missile Inventory

Israel has finalized a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to accelerate production of Iron Dome interceptors, strengthening the country’s most widely deployed air and missile defense capability...

November 25, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

25th Virginia-Class Nuclear Submarine Delivered to US Navy by HII

The US Navy has taken delivery of the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. The nuclear-powered submarine is the twelfth...

November 25, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

Nigeria Advances Local Defense Production, Rolls Out 1,000 DG-103 Rifles

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON-D7G) has manufactured nearly 1,000 upgraded DG-103 rifles in the first two months of production at its Kaduna facility, local reports confirm. The...

November 24, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

New Leopard 2A8 and PzH 2000 A4 upgrades officially revealed by Germany

Germany has introduced its newest main battle tank and self-propelled artillery system, marking a major step in accelerating military modernization amid escalating security concerns in Europe. The Leopard 2A8...

November 24, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

AI solutions from California innovators revolutionize night defense at military bases

California technology firms Picogrid and Deepnight have partnered to deploy AI-enhanced night-vision capabilities for sensors protecting military installations. The collaboration will be evaluated in a $1.7-million demonstration funded by...

November 24, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Germany’s air defense to advance through Northrop-MBDA partnership and IBCS deployment

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have formed a partnership to bolster Germany’s air and missile defense capabilities. The initiative will integrate Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) with MBDA’s...

November 24, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Leopard 2A8 unveiled as Germany’s latest battle tank in three decades

After a 30-year wait, the German Bundeswehr is introducing a new-generation main battle tank that officials say has been designed entirely from the ground up. The Leopard 2A8 features...