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November 21, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...