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October 20, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Germany, Netherlands Order 270 Boxer Armored Vehicles Worth $5.25B

Germany and the Netherlands have signed a 4.5-billion-euro ($5.25 billion) contract with a Rheinmetall–KNDS Deutschland joint venture to procure 270 Boxer armored vehicles through the Organisation for Joint Armament...

October 19, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

BAE’s M109A7 52-Caliber Howitzer Extends U.S. Army’s Paladin Range

BAE Systems has unveiled the M109A7 52-caliber self-propelled howitzer, which merges the proven M109A7 Paladin tracked chassis with Rheinmetall’s 155mm L52 cannon to deliver substantially greater range and firepower....

October 19, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Israel Chooses L3Harris and IAI for New Blue Sky Warden Attack Jet

L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a strategic defense agreement to co-develop the Blue Sky Warden, a light-attack and intelligence aircraft tailored for Israel’s defense needs....

October 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

South Korea Selects L3Harris for AEW&C Aircraft Program

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been awarded a contract to supply the Republic of Korea Air Force with modified Bombardier Global 6500 AEW&C aircraft. The company is collaborating with...

Germany, Netherlands Commit €4.5B for 222 SCHAKAL IFVs to Expand Boxer Fleets

Germany and the Netherlands have signed a €4.5 billion contract through OCCAR for 222 new SCHAKAL infantry fighting vehicles, expanding their joint Boxer fleets and strengthening NATO’s protected mobility....

October 18, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Netherlands Joins U.S. Initiative for AI-Enabled Drones Supporting F-35 Operations

The Netherlands has officially joined the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program — a next-generation initiative developing AI-enabled drones to fly alongside F-35 fighters. Signed in Washington...

October 17, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

General Atomics Conducts Test of Long-Range Maneuverable Projectile

General Atomics Validates Next-Gen Guided Artillery in Long-Range Trials General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has reported successful testing of its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) — a precision-guided artillery...

October 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence Boost PAC-3 MSE Missile Production Network

Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence have agreed to deepen their cooperation on the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) program, aiming to bolster global supply chain resilience and expand joint...

October 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

US Army Accelerates M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank Prototype for 2025 Launch

The US Army has accelerated the timeline for its M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, planning to unveil a prototype by the end of 2025. The modernization effort signals a...

October 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

South Korea Receives First Laser Minehunting System from Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has handed over the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea, marking a key milestone in the country’s push to strengthen naval mine countermeasure...