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November 24, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

California AI Pair Transforms Base Security

California technology firms Picogrid and Deepnight have formed a partnership to introduce AI-enhanced night-vision capabilities to security sensors protecting military installations. Their joint effort will be evaluated through a...

November 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

MBDA-Northrop Team on German IBCS Upgrade

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing Germany’s air and missile defense capabilities. The agreement focuses on integrating Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System...

November 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

New Leopard 2A8 Marks German Tank Return

Germany’s Bundeswehr has unveiled its first new main battle tank in 30 years, marking a major evolution in the nation’s armored warfare capabilities. The Leopard 2A8, developed from the...

November 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Orders Additional 44 CV90s

Denmark has expanded its fleet of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) with a new order for 44 CV9035 MkIIIC platforms from BAE Systems, further strengthening its mechanized forces. This...

November 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Awards Vectrus $252M for Iraq F-16s

The US Air Force has awarded Vectrus Systems a new contract to support Iraq’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets, expanding on similar work the Colorado-based company secured earlier this...

November 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Israel Signs $1.25B Tamir Missile Deal

Raytheon and Rafael’s joint venture R2S has secured a $1.25-billion contract to supply Israel with Tamir surface-to-air missiles, along with associated kits and test equipment essential for sustaining ongoing...

November 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Draganfly Wins APAC Commander 3XL Order

Draganfly has received a strategically significant order from a military customer in the Asia Pacific region for its Commander 3XL unmanned aerial system. The purchase, routed through a recognized...

November 21, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Wins $877M for More MH-47Gs

Boeing has secured an $877.7-million contract to supply MH-47G helicopters to US Special Operations Command, expanding ongoing procurement of the heavy-lift aircraft. Work will be performed primarily at Ridley...

November 21, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

India Adds LiDAR Obstacle Tech to Helos

HAL and HENSOLDT have finalized a major technology transfer agreement to equip Indian military helicopters with advanced LiDAR-based Obstacle Avoidance Systems (OAS). Signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025, the...

November 21, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

Israel Taps Elbit for $210M Merkava Upgrade

Elbit Systems has secured a six-year, $210-million contract to modernize Israel’s Merkava main battle tanks, marking one of the fleet’s most extensive upgrade programs in recent years. The initiative...