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November 24, 2025
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Mergers & JV

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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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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Germany introduces the Leopard 2A8, the country’s first new tank in 30 years

Following three decades without a new model, Germany’s Bundeswehr is rolling out a next-generation main battle tank developed from scratch. The Leopard 2A8 incorporates a redesigned digital core and...

November 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Denmark places order for 44 additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems

BAE Systems has secured a Danish order for 44 more CV9035 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles, adding to the 115 CV90s contracted in 2024. The acquisition increases Denmark’s future fleet...

November 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Vectrus wins $252M US Air Force contract to support Iraq’s F-16 fleet

Colorado-based Vectrus Systems has received a roughly $252-million contract from the US Air Force to support Iraq’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets, building on a $118-million award earlier this...

November 24, 2025
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Raytheon and Rafael secure a $1.25B contract to deliver Tamir missiles to Israel

R2S, the joint venture between Raytheon and Rafael, has won a $1.25-billion deal to supply Israel with Tamir air-defense missiles along with associated kits and testing equipment. The contract...

November 21, 2025
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New Product Launches

Sound-Based Counter-Drone System Launched by US Firm

Fractal Antenna Systems has unveiled its innovative JERECHO acoustic array platform, marking a major advancement in non-kinetic counter-drone technology. Unlike traditional systems that rely on jamming radios or deploying...

November 21, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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

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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R&D

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...