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October 20, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Pelican Introduces Protective Cases for U.S. Army’s Next-Gen Weapons

Pelican has unveiled a new series of protective cases designed for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program, supporting the service’s next wave of small arms modernization....

October 20, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

AV Launches Vapor CLE, a Fully-Electric VTOL Drone Supporting 26 Mission Payloads

AeroVironment (AV) has unveiled the Vapor Compact Long Endurance (CLE) drone, the latest addition to its expanding family of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platforms. The Vapor CLE is...

October 20, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

GA-ASI and Netherlands Collaborate on Small Uncrewed Aircraft Development

The Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) have partnered to develop a small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS) designed for multi-role intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance...

October 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Korean Air Partners with Archer to Launch eVTOL Aircraft in South Korea

Korean Air and Archer Aviation Inc. have signed an agreement to introduce Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft in South Korea, beginning with government operations and expanding into broader commercial use....

October 19, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Israel Chooses L3Harris and IAI for New Blue Sky Warden Attack Jet

L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a strategic defense agreement to co-develop the Blue Sky Warden, a light-attack and intelligence aircraft tailored for Israel’s defense needs....

October 19, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

BAE’s M109A7 52-Caliber Howitzer Extends U.S. Army’s Paladin Range

BAE Systems has unveiled the M109A7 52-caliber self-propelled howitzer, which merges the proven M109A7 Paladin tracked chassis with Rheinmetall’s 155mm L52 cannon to deliver substantially greater range and firepower....

October 18, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Netherlands Joins U.S. Initiative for AI-Enabled Drones Supporting F-35 Operations

The Netherlands has officially joined the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program — a next-generation initiative developing AI-enabled drones to fly alongside F-35 fighters. Signed in Washington...

October 18, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Germany, Netherlands Commit €4.5B for 222 SCHAKAL IFVs to Expand Boxer Fleets

Germany and the Netherlands have signed a €4.5 billion contract through OCCAR for 222 new SCHAKAL infantry fighting vehicles, expanding their joint Boxer fleets and strengthening NATO’s protected mobility....

October 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Selects L3Harris for AEW&C Aircraft Program

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been awarded a contract to supply the Republic of Korea Air Force with modified Bombardier Global 6500 AEW&C aircraft. The company is collaborating with...

October 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

BigBear.ai and Tsecond Partner to Fuse AI and Mobile Data Capabilities for Tactical Operations

BigBear.ai and Tsecond, both US-based technology companies, have partnered to create an AI-enabled edge system aimed at strengthening mission-critical and national security operations. By merging BigBear.ai’s ConductorOS orchestration software...