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November 21, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Draganfly Secures Key APAC Contract for 3XL Drones

Draganfly has secured a significant strategic breakthrough with a new contract to supply its Commander 3XL drones to a confidential military customer in the Asia-Pacific region. Facilitated through a...

November 21, 2025
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R&D
Training and Simulation

Germany Awards $70M Deal to Upgrade Combat Training

Germany is moving ahead with a major digital modernization of its Army Combat Training Center, awarding Rheinmetall a €61 million ($70 million) contract to upgrade the facility for next-generation...

November 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

Elbit Secures $210M Contract for Merkava Tank Upgrade

Elbit Systems has secured a major $210-million contract to modernize Israel’s Merkava main battle tanks, marking one of the most extensive upgrade programs the fleet has seen in recent...

November 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

India Selects BvS10 Sindhu, Making Regional Debut

The Indian Army has selected BAE Systems Hägglunds’ BvS10 AATV as its new all-terrain armored platform, making India the first Asian nation to adopt the vehicle. Under a new...

November 21, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

Indian Helos to Receive New LiDAR Avoidance Suites

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a major partnership agreement with German sensor manufacturer HENSOLDT to integrate next-generation LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance Systems (OAS) into Indian military helicopters. Announced at...

Avathon Lands $5M Army Contract for AI Logistics

Avathon has been awarded a $5-million US Army contract to accelerate development of VIPER, an AI-driven logistics platform built to sustain military supply chains in contested and degraded operational...

November 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

MH-47G Fleet Expands Under New $877M USSOCOM Deal

Boeing has secured a major $877.7-million Pentagon contract to deliver additional MH-47G special operations helicopters to the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Although the exact number of aircraft remains...

November 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Washington Greenlights Javelin and Excalibur Weapons Sale to India

The US has approved two prospective military sales totaling $92.8 million for India, featuring Javelin anti-armor missiles and Excalibur precision artillery munitions. The first deal, costing $45.7 million, would...

November 20, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

QinetiQ, Forcys Reinforce Support for Australia’s Growing Autonomous Maritime Fleet

QinetiQ and Forcys have formed a strategic collaboration to advance Australia’s maritime security by enhancing the testing and validation of submarines, autonomous vessels, and underwater systems. Through an MoU,...

November 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

SAIC and HavocAI Form Partnership to Connect Autonomous Fleets to US Navy Digital Infrastructure

SAIC and HavocAI are combining SAIC’s real-time communications infrastructure with HavocAI’s autonomous maritime platforms to strengthen the US Navy’s networked operations and situational awareness. The partnership connects HavocAI’s software,...