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November 20, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Defense Giants Boeing, Saab, BAE Unite for UK Jet Trainer

An industry partnership between Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems has been launched to develop a next-generation training system that will prepare Royal Air Force pilots for advanced combat aircraft....

November 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

SAIC, HavocAI Boost Naval Links for Autonomous Fleet Systems

In a move that strengthens naval autonomy and connectivity, SAIC and HavocAI are integrating SAIC’s real-time communications network with HavocAI’s fleet of autonomous maritime systems. The collaboration is intended...

Washington OKs Javelin and Excalibur Defense Sale to India

The US State Department has cleared two potential Foreign Military Sales to India worth approximately $92.8 million, marking another step forward in strengthening bilateral defense ties. The approved deals...

November 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Greece Orders Another FDI Frigate

Greece has finalized a contract with Naval Group for a fourth defense and intervention frigate (FDI) for the Hellenic Navy, covering acquisition, upgrades, and maintenance across the FDI fleet....

November 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Morocco Orders 10 H225M Helicopters

Morocco has ordered 10 H225M helicopters from Airbus for combat search and rescue, replacing its aging Puma fleet. The contract includes support services, though cost and delivery timelines remain...

Raytheon Wins $698M Taiwan NASAMS Deal

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $698.9-million contract to deliver NASAMS fire units to Taiwan, with work running through February 2031 in Massachusetts. The procurement, funded...

November 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

KC-46 RVS 2.0 Makes First Flight

Boeing’s Remote Vision System 2.0 for the KC-46 tanker has completed its first flight in Seattle, launching the final test campaign before US Air Force certification. RVS 2.0 delivers...

November 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Buys Latvian Kamikaze Drones

Belgium has purchased BLAZE kamikaze counter-drone systems from Latvia as part of a 50-million-euro counter-UAV initiative. While the exact portion allocated to Origin Robotics was not revealed, Belgium is...

Albania to Acquire Elbit Artillery, Drones

Albania has reached an agreement with Israel’s Elbit Systems to procure ATMOS 155mm howitzers, 120mm SPEAR mortars, and Magni-X and Thor drones while establishing local production capabilities. The Magni-X...

November 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

M1, Robinson Offer R66 for Army Training

M1 Support Services and Robinson Helicopter Company have jointly proposed the R66 for the US Army’s Flight School Next program, intended to modernize rotary-wing training as legacy fleets age....