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November 21, 2025
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Air Platforms
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USSOCOM boosts MH-47G fleet with major Boeing deal

Boeing has received an $877.7-million contract to manufacture an unspecified number of MH-47G special operations helicopters for the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The newly awarded deal reinforces the...

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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QinetiQ, Forcys Boost Australia’s Autonomous Maritime Tech

QinetiQ and Forcys have entered a new collaboration aimed at strengthening Australia’s maritime safety and sovereign capability, particularly in the realm of undersea warfare and autonomous systems. The partnership,...

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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ideaForge Secures $11M Contract for Indian Military Drones

India has finalized a significant procurement order for ideaForge’s latest generation of unmanned aerial systems after evaluating them in demanding electronic-warfare and high-altitude scenarios. The deal, classified under capital...

November 20, 2025
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Ukraine to Deploy Massive Networked UGV Fleet via ARX Deal

ARX Robotics, headquartered in Munich, has secured a new contract to supply additional Gereon unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to Ukraine. The expansion will help create what is expected to...

November 20, 2025
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Training and Simulation
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Boeing, Saab, BAE Collaborate on UK Advanced Jet Trainer

Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems have formed a new partnership to deliver a next-generation pilot training capability for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The collaboration supports the UK’s 2025...

November 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
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SAIC, HavocAI Unite to Integrate Autonomous Fleets With Navy

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and HavocAI have begun integrating SAIC’s advanced real-time communications network with HavocAI’s autonomous maritime fleets to enhance situational awareness for the US Navy. The...

US Approves Javelin, Excalibur Weapons Sale to India

The US State Department has authorized two potential Foreign Military Sales to India totaling approximately $92.8 million. The packages include Javelin anti-tank missiles and Excalibur precision artillery rounds, along...

Albania Orders Elbit Howitzers, Mortars and UAV Systems

Albania is strengthening its military capabilities through a new partnership with Israel’s Elbit Systems, a deal that will significantly expand the country’s artillery power and domestic defense manufacturing. Under...

November 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Belgium Buys Latvian Kamikaze Drones for CUAS Role

Belgium has procured defensive kamikaze drones from Latvia’s Origin Robotics as part of its growing investment in counter-UAV technologies. The purchase is included in a 50-million-euro ($57 million) package...

November 19, 2025
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M1, Robinson Propose R66 for US Army Training Fleet

Texas-based M1 Support Services has teamed up with Robinson Helicopter Company to propose the R66 rotorcraft for the US Army’s Flight School Next program. The program is designed to...