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November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

EDGE, Anduril Partner on Next-Gen Autonomous Systems

EDGE Group of the UAE and US defense innovator Anduril have launched a major joint venture aimed at accelerating the development and production of next-generation autonomous air systems. The...

November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Amentum Secures $995M Deal to Upgrade MQ-9 Reapers

Amentum has secured a landmark US Air Force contract to modernize the MQ-9 Reaper fleet, boosting the long-term capability and relevance of one of America’s most relied-upon unmanned aerial...

November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Croatia to Acquire Redwire VTOL Reconnaissance Drones

Redwire Corporation is preparing to equip Croatia’s Border Patrol with a new fleet of advanced uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to enhance surveillance and strengthen rapid-response capabilities along national borders....

November 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Thailand Unveils New AFV With Long-Range Missile Power

Chaiseri Defense has unveiled its latest breakthrough in Thailand’s armored vehicle portfolio with the launch of the Guardian-T 8×8, an advanced wheeled combat platform engineered to support a heavy-caliber...

UK Army Gets First Ground Surveillance Radar From Elbit

The British Army has officially received the first batch of its new Ground-Based Surveillance Radar (GBSR) systems from Elbit Systems UK, marking a major step forward in the modernization...

November 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Wins $876M Deal for 60 New CH-47F Chinooks

Boeing has been awarded an $876.4-million US Army contract to build up to 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, strengthening the service’s long-term modernization plans. The agreement covers...

November 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Axiscades to Introduce Helma-P Laser Anti-Drone Tech in India

India’s Axiscades Technologies has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with French defense manufacturer Cilas to bring the Helma P high-energy laser counter-drone system to India. The collaboration...

November 13, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

GORE-TEX Launches New Flame-Resistant Combat Uniforms

GORE-TEX Labs has unveiled a next-generation PYRAD flame-retardant combat suit, engineered to keep modern soldiers cooler, safer, and more agile during missions in extreme heat. Designed for operations above...

Nordic-Baltic Bloc Commits $500M Aid to Kyiv via PURL

The Nordic and Baltic nations have jointly announced a $500-million contribution to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, reinforcing their unified commitment to supporting Kyiv’s defense needs. The...

November 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Bulgaria’s First Modular Patrol Ship Starts Sea Trials

German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) has begun sea trials for Bulgaria’s first Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel (MMPV), marking a major milestone in the country’s naval modernization program. The...