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November 14, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Croatia Set to Acquire Redwire VTOL Drone Systems

Redwire Corporation will provide Croatia’s Border Patrol with advanced uncrewed aerial systems to boost border surveillance and rapid-response capabilities. Funded by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex),...

November 14, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Amentum Awarded $995M Contract to Upgrade MQ-9 Reaper Fleet

Amentum has been awarded a significant US Air Force contract to upgrade the MQ-9 Reaper fleet, strengthening the capabilities of one of America’s most widely used unmanned aerial systems....

November 14, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

EDGE and Anduril Partner to Develop Advanced Autonomous Platforms

UAE state-owned EDGE Group and US-based Anduril have formed a new partnership to co-develop and produce next-generation autonomous systems in a major regional defense collaboration. The joint venture, called...

November 14, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Thailand Unveils New Armored Vehicle Equipped With Long-Range Missiles

Chaiseri is elevating Thailand’s defense capabilities with the introduction of the Guardian-T 8×8 armored vehicle, engineered to carry a heavy-caliber cannon and long-range missile systems. Revealed at the 2025...

Elbit Systems Delivers UK Army’s First Ground-Based Surveillance Radar

The British Army’s artillery branch has received its first batch of ground-based surveillance radar (GBSR) systems from Elbit Systems UK, following successful live-fire evaluations earlier in 2025. This initial...

November 13, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Germany Procures 48 Boxer Ambulance and Training Variants

KNDS Deutschland has been tasked with manufacturing 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces. Under the 352-million-euro ($409 million) agreement, the company will deliver 38 heavily protected Boxer...

November 13, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Japan Coast Guard Adds Fifth Miyako-Class Patrol Ship From Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has handed over the fifth Miyako-class large patrol vessel, JCG Goto (PL-205), to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture. Once commissioned, the...

Nordic–Baltic Group Commits $500M to Kyiv Through NATO PURL

The Nordic and Baltic nations have jointly pledged $500 million to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. The program facilitates the procurement of essential US-made military equipment to...

November 13, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Axiscades to Introduce France’s Helma-P Laser Anti-Drone System in India

India’s Axiscades Technologies has partnered with French defense company Cilas under a new memorandum of understanding to bring the Helma-P high-energy laser counter-drone system to India. As part of...

November 13, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Bell Textron Hands Over Upgraded 212 Helicopter to Thai Navy

Bell Textron has delivered a refurbished Bell 212 medium utility helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy as part of its service life extension program. The overhaul — completed at...