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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,...

November 20, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Boeing, Saab, and BAE to Jointly Lead Development of Britain’s New Advanced Jet Trainer

Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems have joined forces to launch an advanced pilot training program, aiming to prepare Royal Air Force personnel for the demands of modern air combat....

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Indian Military Awards ideaForge an $11M Deal for Tactical Drone Systems

India’s armed forces have awarded ideaForge a major procurement contract for its newest unmanned systems after completing stringent trials conducted in electronic-interference and extreme-terrain conditions. Under the agreement, ideaForge...

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine to Build Record-Setting Networked UGV Fleet Through ARX Robotics Partnership

ARX Robotics of Munich has received a follow-on order to supply additional Gereon unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine, advancing what is expected to become the world’s largest unified UGV...

November 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Hellenic Navy Expands Fleet With Additional FDI Frigate Contract

Greece and Naval Group have finalized a contract to procure a fourth FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, covering the vessel’s construction, sustainment, and capability upgrades for the current...

November 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

Rabat Orders Ten H225M Helicopters to Modernize Fleet

Airbus Helicopters has secured an order from Morocco for 10 H225M helicopters to enhance the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s combat search and rescue capacity. The agreement includes support and...

Taiwan Awards Raytheon a $698M Deal for NASAMS Batteries

Raytheon has secured a $698.9-million Pentagon contract to provide Taiwan with NASAMS fire units, with work taking place in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and scheduled for completion by February 2031. The...