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November 21, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine to Deploy the World’s Largest Connected UGV Fleet Under ARX Robotics Agreement

Munich-based ARX Robotics has signed a new agreement to supply more Gereon unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to Ukraine, supporting the creation of the world’s largest fully networked ground robotics...

November 20, 2025
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ideaForge Secures $11M Contract for Military Drones from Indian Armed Forces

India has placed a significant new order for ideaForge’s latest unmanned aerial systems after the platforms successfully completed rigorous trials under electronic warfare and high-altitude conditions. The agreement covers...

November 20, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems Team Up for Next-Gen UK Advanced Jet Trainer Development

Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems have formed a partnership to deliver a next-generation pilot training solution designed to prepare Royal Air Force aviators for advanced combat aircraft operations. Aligned...

November 20, 2025
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SAIC and HavocAI Collaborate to Integrate Autonomous Systems With US Navy Communications

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) and HavocAI are integrating SAIC’s real-time communications framework with HavocAI’s autonomous maritime fleets to enhance situational awareness and operational connectivity for the US Navy....