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November 24, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

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
Mergers & JV

Germany’s air defense to advance through Northrop-MBDA partnership and IBCS deployment

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have formed a partnership to bolster Germany’s air and missile defense capabilities. The initiative will integrate Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) with MBDA’s...

November 24, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Leopard 2A8 unveiled as Germany’s latest battle tank in three decades

After a 30-year wait, the German Bundeswehr is introducing a new-generation main battle tank that officials say has been designed entirely from the ground up. The Leopard 2A8 features...

November 24, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems to deliver 44 extra CV90 IFVs under new Danish procurement

Denmark has ordered 44 additional CV9035 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems, expanding its 2024 purchase of 115 CV90s. With this latest procurement, the Royal Danish Army’s fleet...

November 24, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force selects Vectrus for a $252M program to sustain Iraqi F-16 fighters

The US Air Force has granted Colorado-based Vectrus Systems a new contract worth about $252 million to provide support for Iraq’s F-16 fighter jet program, following a similar $118-million...

November 24, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Israel awards Raytheon-Rafael a $1.25B agreement for Tamir missile procurement

Raytheon and Rafael’s R2S joint venture has landed a $1.25-billion contract to deliver Tamir surface-to-air missiles, missile kits, and test systems to Israel. The award aligns with the opening...

November 21, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

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 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
R&D

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
R&D

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...