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November 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Army Awards Avathon $5M for AI Logistics Platform

Avathon has secured a $5-million contract from the US Army to continue advancing VIPER, an autonomous logistics system powered by artificial intelligence. The company will use the next two...

November 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

USSOCOM Adds MH-47G Units After $877M Boeing Award

Boeing has been awarded a substantial $877.7-million US Department of Defense contract to supply more MH-47G Special Operations helicopters to USSOCOM. The contract involves major production activities at Boeing’s...

November 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Approves Foreign Military Sale of Javelin Missiles and Excalibur Rounds to India

The US State Department has cleared two potential Foreign Military Sales to India worth a combined $92.8 million, covering Javelin anti-tank missiles and Excalibur precision artillery rounds. The first...

November 20, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

QinetiQ and Forcys Expand Collaboration on Australia’s Autonomous Maritime Capabilities

QinetiQ and Forcys have signed an MoU to strengthen Australia’s maritime safety and sovereign capability by improving testing and assurance for undersea and autonomous systems. The partnership combines QinetiQ’s...

November 20, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

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....

November 20, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...