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October 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Berlin Approves Seven Major Military Deals, Covering 20 Eurofighter Jets

The German Bundestag has approved seven major defense procurement programs aimed at bolstering both national defense and NATO interoperability, including a €3.75-billion ($4.36 billion) contract for 20 Tranche 5...

Raytheon SPY-6 Radar Picked by Germany for Upcoming F127 Air-Defense Ships

Germany has chosen Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)1 radar system to equip its eight forthcoming F127-class air defense frigates. The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request includes provisions for integration support and adaptation...

October 9, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

US Tech Firm Teams With Ukraine to Develop Hybrid Air-Water Drone

Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI) has entered into a partnership with US-based LeVanta Tech to jointly develop a hybrid drone capable of both flight and surface operations on water. The...

Varjo Unveils XR-4 Mixed-Reality Headsets for Defense Training Applications

Finnish technology company Varjo has unveiled a new range of mixed reality (MR) headsets designed specifically for defense and security training applications. The refreshed XR-4 lineup introduces the XR-4...

October 9, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall, BAE Systems Team Up to Develop 120mm Gun for New CV90120 Tank

BAE Systems Hägglunds has entered into an agreement with Rheinmetall to integrate the L44A1 120-millimeter low-recoil cannon onto the new CV90120 light tank. The CV90120, derived from BAE Systems’...

October 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Eight Grey Wolf Helicopters Procured by US Air Force

Boeing has been awarded a $173 million contract by the US Air Force to deliver eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, including training and sustainment support. With this order,...

October 8, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

October 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Marotta Chosen by Bell to Design Power Architecture for Future US Assault Rotorcraft

Bell Textron has awarded Marotta Controls a contract to develop a power inverter for the MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) being built for the US Army. Marotta stated...