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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
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 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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...

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
G.Krish
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...

November 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

US Company Rolls Out Acoustic Solution for Drone Threats

Fractal Antenna Systems is pushing the limits of counter-UAS innovation with the launch of its JERECHO acoustic array platform, a system designed to convert sound into a powerful defensive...