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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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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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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...

US Greenlights Javelin, Excalibur Military Deal for India

Washington has greenlit two potential Foreign Military Sales to India totaling $92.8 million, further cementing the strategic defense partnership between the two countries. The approvals cover Javelin FGM-148 missile...

November 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

New SAIC–HavocAI Deal Connects Autonomous Fleets to Navy

SAIC and HavocAI are merging their technologies to improve the US Navy’s situational awareness by connecting autonomous maritime fleets to SAIC’s real-time communications architecture. The effort aims to build...

November 20, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Boeing, Saab, BAE Launch New UK Advanced Jet Training Plan

Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems have joined forces to support the UK’s new Advanced Jet Trainer program, designed to prepare Royal Air Force pilots for modern and future combat...

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine Advances War Tech With Huge ARX Networked UGV Fleet

ARX Robotics has signed a contract to deliver additional Gereon unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine, advancing plans to establish the world’s largest network of coordinated ground robots. The Gereon...

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

ideaForge Clinches $11M Order to Supply Drones to Military

In a decisive move to reinforce its drone-based intelligence and surveillance network, India’s armed forces have placed a landmark order for ideaForge’s new-generation UAVs. After enduring tests performed under...

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

QinetiQ, Forcys Advance Australia’s Naval Autonomous Systems

QinetiQ and Forcys have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing the safety, reliability, and certification of Australia’s undersea warfare and autonomous maritime systems. The memorandum of understanding merges...

Germany Cleared for $3.5B SM-6/SM-2 Missiles

The United States has approved Germany’s request to acquire SM-6 Block I and SM-2 Block IIIC missiles worth $3.5 billion for the future F127 frigates. The deal includes nearly...