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November 20, 2025
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Mergers & JV

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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Procurement & Contracts

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...

November 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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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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...

November 19, 2025
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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...

November 19, 2025
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R&D

KC-46 RVS 2.0 Achieves Initial Flight Test Milestone

Boeing has conducted the first flight of its Remote Vision System 2.0 for the KC-46 Pegasus, initiating the final phase of testing required before the US Air Force can...

November 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Belgian Forces Add Latvia’s Kamikaze Drones to Strengthen Counter-Drone Capabilities

Belgium has procured Latvian-made kamikaze drones designed specifically for counter-UAV missions, capable of detecting and neutralizing hostile drones. The acquisition is included in a 50-million-euro ($57 million) national counter-drone...

November 19, 2025
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Tirana Moves to Acquire Israeli Elbit Artillery Systems and Drones

Albania will enhance its firepower and build up domestic arms production capacity through a new agreement with Israel’s Elbit Systems. The arrangement includes deliveries of 155mm ATMOS self-propelled howitzers,...

November 19, 2025
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Mergers & JV

R66 Helicopter Offered by M1 and Robinson for US Army’s Future Training Fleet

M1 Support Services of Texas has partnered with Robinson Helicopter Company in California to offer the R66 as a contender for the US Army’s Flight School Next initiative. The...