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November 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

Elbit wins $210M deal to upgrade Israel’s Merkavas

Elbit Systems has secured a major contract to upgrade Israel’s Merkava main battle tanks, marking one of the most comprehensive modernization programs for the armored fleet in recent years....

November 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

India picks BvS10 Sindhu in landmark Asia purchase

India has selected BAE Systems Hägglunds’ BvS10 articulated all-terrain tracked vehicle (AATV) as its next-generation mobility platform, marking the system’s first deployment anywhere in Asia. Under the program, the...

November 21, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Indian choppers to receive new LiDAR safety systems

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and German defense electronics firm HENSOLDT have finalized a major technology transfer agreement to equip India’s military helicopters with LiDAR-based Obstacle Avoidance Systems (OAS). Signed...

November 21, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Avathon secures $5M Army deal for AI logistics tech

Avathon has been awarded a $5 million, two-year US Army contract to accelerate the development of VIPER, an advanced AI-enabled logistics system engineered to keep supply lines functioning in...

November 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

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

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

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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Unmanned Systems

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

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

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...