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November 24, 2025
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Northrop and MBDA team up to boost German air defense with IBCS integration

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance Germany’s air and missile defense systems. The partnership will integrate Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System with MBDA’s...

November 24, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

California-based firms employ AI to modernize nighttime security at military installations

Picogrid and Deepnight, both based in California, are joining forces to enhance night-time surveillance at military bases through AI-driven imaging technology. The partners will conduct a Department of Defense-supported...

November 24, 2025
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Land Platforms

Germany showcases upgraded Leopard 2A8 and enhanced Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 artillery systems

Germany has officially rolled out its latest Leopard 2A8 main battle tank and Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 self-propelled howitzer, highlighting a renewed push to strengthen the Bundeswehr as European defense...

November 21, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
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...

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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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...

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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R&D
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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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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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...