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October 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

L3Harris to Equip US Army’s NGC2 Program With Advanced Manpack Radios

L3Harris Technologies has obtained a $24-million contract to provide its software-defined data device supporting the US Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) transport infrastructure. Under the contract, the...

October 10, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

BAE Systems and PragoData Form Alliance to Strengthen Czech Defense Logistics

BAE Systems has teamed up with Czech systems integrator PragoData to co-develop Integrated Product Support solutions designed to improve the management and maintenance of military equipment within Czechia’s defense...

October 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Berlin Approves Seven Major Military Deals, Covering 20 Eurofighter Jets

The German Bundestag has approved seven major defense procurement programs aimed at bolstering both national defense and NATO interoperability, including a €3.75-billion ($4.36 billion) contract for 20 Tranche 5...

October 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon SPY-6 Radar Picked by Germany for Upcoming F127 Air-Defense Ships

Germany has chosen Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)1 radar system to equip its eight forthcoming F127-class air defense frigates. The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request includes provisions for integration support and adaptation...

October 9, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

US Tech Firm Teams With Ukraine to Develop Hybrid Air-Water Drone

Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI) has entered into a partnership with US-based LeVanta Tech to jointly develop a hybrid drone capable of both flight and surface operations on water. The...

October 9, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Varjo Unveils XR-4 Mixed-Reality Headsets for Defense Training Applications

Finnish technology company Varjo has unveiled a new range of mixed reality (MR) headsets designed specifically for defense and security training applications. The refreshed XR-4 lineup introduces the XR-4...

October 9, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall, BAE Systems Team Up to Develop 120mm Gun for New CV90120 Tank

BAE Systems Hägglunds has entered into an agreement with Rheinmetall to integrate the L44A1 120-millimeter low-recoil cannon onto the new CV90120 light tank. The CV90120, derived from BAE Systems’...

October 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Eight Grey Wolf Helicopters Procured by US Air Force

Boeing has been awarded a $173 million contract by the US Air Force to deliver eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, including training and sustainment support. With this order,...

October 8, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Lockheed Introduces Next-Gen VTOL UAV That Merges Helicopter Agility With Aircraft Range

Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has introduced the Nomad, a new family of next-generation VTOL drones that combine the flight traits of helicopters and airplanes. The drones incorporate...

October 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Awards Kratos Multi-Year Program to Modernize and Maintain AN/SPY-1 Radars

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a Phase 1 award from the US Navy to create an organic sustainment capability for the AN/SPY-1 radar system, a cornerstone of...