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October 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Agile Defense to Participate in $44M US Navy IT Modernization

Agile Defense has been awarded a major subcontract under a $44-million US Navy program aimed at modernizing and securing the Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) global IT infrastructure. The prime...

October 30, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Asio Selected to Deliver Next-Gen Taurus BMS to Israeli Defense Forces

Asio Technologies has completed development of an upgraded version of its Taurus battle management system (BMS) for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Known within the IDF as Noam, Taurus...

October 30, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Spain Allocates $305M to Modernize 121 Pizarro IFVs

Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved the modernization of more than 100 Pizarro infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) in service with the Spanish Army. Valued at 261.8 million euros ($305...

October 30, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Lockheed Supports $50M Program to Equip Saildrone USV With JAGM Launcher

Lockheed Martin is investing $50 million in Saildrone to fit its JAGM Quad Launcher onto the Saildrone Surveyor unmanned surface vehicle (USV). Integration work is planned to finish in...

October 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Begins Purchase of 29 More AW249 Attack Helicopters

The Italian Ministry of Defence has initiated a parliamentary process to approve the procurement of 29 additional AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters for the Italian Army. Valued at 1.22...

October 30, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

GE Aerospace and Poland Sign MoU for F110 Maintenance Support

American engine maker GE Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Poland’s Military Aviation Works (WZL-2) to establish a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) program for the...

October 29, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Bulgaria and Rheinmetall Open Ammunition Plant to Strengthen EU Defense Chain

Bulgaria has partnered with German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall in a deal exceeding 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to construct a major production hub for gunpowder and 155-millimeter artillery shells,...

October 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Volatus Aerospace Buys UK-Based Caliburn’s Advanced Drone Technologies

Canadian aerospace company Volatus Aerospace has acquired a collection of advanced remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) technologies from UK-based Caliburn Holdings in a deal valued at 2 million Canadian...

October 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

African Air Force Receives Missile Defense System from Israeli Manufacturer

Israeli defense company BIRD Aerosystems has completed the delivery, installation, and commissioning of its Advanced Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) for an undisclosed African nation. The system was fitted...

October 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Czech Troops to Receive US Gentex Helmets Under NATO Agreement

The Czech Republic has chosen US-based Gentex Corporation to provide ballistic helmets and communication headsets as part of a large-scale modernization of its military gear. Valued at over 1...