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November 24, 2025
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Land Platforms

Germany Unveils Leopard 2A8, Its First New Tank in Years

Germany has unveiled its first entirely new main battle tank in more than 30 years, marking a major milestone for the Bundeswehr’s modernization efforts. The new Leopard 2A8 is...

November 24, 2025
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Land Platforms

Denmark Buys 44 Additional CV90 IFVs From BAE

Denmark has expanded its investment in modern armored vehicles with a new order for 44 additional CV9035 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) from BAE Systems. The purchase builds on...

November 24, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

California Firms Use AI to Boost Night Security at Bases

California tech firms Picogrid and Deepnight are joining forces to advance military base protection with a new generation of AI-powered night-vision technology. The companies aim to integrate enhanced low-light...

November 24, 2025
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Air Platforms

Vectrus Wins $252M USAF Contract to Support Iraq’s F-16 Fleet

The US Air Force has awarded Colorado-based Vectrus Systems a new contract valued at approximately $252 million to continue supporting Iraq’s fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons. The deal follows...

November 21, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US firm deploys new acoustic tech to stop drones

Fractal Antenna Systems has unveiled JERECHO, a next-generation acoustic array platform designed to transform sound into a powerful battlefield tool. The innovative system leverages controlled acoustic energy to detect,...

November 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Draganfly lands key APAC deal for Commander 3XL UAVs

Canadian drone manufacturer Draganfly has secured a strategically important contract to supply its flagship Commander 3XL unmanned aerial systems to a military customer in the Asia-Pacific region. The order...

November 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Germany awards $70M deal to upgrade Army trainer

Germany is moving ahead with a major modernization of its Army Combat Training Center to support fully digital and networked land warfare exercises. Rheinmetall has secured a 61-million-euro ($70.4...

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...