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November 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Communication and Electronics

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 21, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

November 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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

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 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation

R66 Pitched for US Army Training Program

M1 and Robinson have partnered to field the R66 helicopter for the US Army’s next-generation training initiative, replacing UH-72 Lakotas and older training aircraft. The plan integrates the R66...

November 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

Canada Eyes Beowulf for Arctic Mobility

BAE Systems Hägglunds and GDLS-Canada have joined forces to compete in Canada’s DAME program, offering the BvS10 Beowulf to replace the BV206 fleet. The dual-body, amphibious vehicle can carry...

November 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Naval Shipbuilding JV Launched by Italy, Albania

Fincantieri and Albanian defense firm KAYO have agreed to establish a joint shipbuilding venture aimed at strengthening Albania’s naval capacity and infrastructure. The announcement came during a bilateral summit...