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August 28, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

BAE Subsidiary Chosen to Provide Virtual Wargaming System for Canadian Army

Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), part of BAE Systems, has been awarded an enterprise licensing deal to deliver its Digital Virtual Trainer (DVT) for use by the Canadian Army. The...

August 28, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Kraken, NVL Team Up to Address Growing Market for Drone Vessels

British defense contractor Kraken Technology and Germany’s NVL Group have created a joint venture to accelerate the design and production of unmanned surface vessels. The partnership seeks to address...

August 28, 2025
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Canada Shortlists Thyssenkrupp, Hanwha for Next-Gen Submarine Program

Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean have been named finalists in Canada’s bid to acquire up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy....

August 28, 2025
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US Army Awards $15.5M to Three Firms for ISV Autonomy Upgrades

The US Army has awarded $15.5 million in contracts to three US companies to equip Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs) with autonomous capabilities. As part of the Unmanned Systems Autonomy...

August 28, 2025
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R&D

DZYNE Upgrades Dronebuster to Spoof and Push Back Hostile UAVs 4 Km

DZYNE Technologies has introduced the Dronebuster Power Up Program, allowing operators of earlier versions such as Block 3 to upgrade to the advanced Block 4 variant. The new Dronebuster...

August 27, 2025
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R&D

Elbit Adapts Iron Beam Into Airborne Laser System

Elbit Systems is bringing Israel’s Iron Beam to the skies by developing an airborne version of the laser weapon for the Israeli Air Force. The ground-based model, built by...

August 27, 2025
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R&D

US Army Developing Modular EW Kit for 2026

The US Army plans to begin prototyping a modular electronic warfare (EW) kit in 2026, designed to operate across a wide range of platforms. Known as the Modular Mission...

August 27, 2025
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New Product Launches

India Introduces Indigenous Missile-Laser Hybrid Air Defense

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight test of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), an indigenous solution combining missile interceptors with...

August 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Bulgaria, Germany Announce $1 Billion in Defense Ventures

Bulgaria and Germany are set to launch £1 billion ($1.1 billion) in joint defense industry projects, including new facilities in Bulgaria for the production of artillery shells, gunpowder, NATO-standard...

August 26, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Pratt & Whitney Secures $2.8 Billion F-35 Engine Contract

Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has secured a contract valued at up to $2.8 billion to produce engines for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The deal covers...