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November 25, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Collins Aerospace Unveils Dutch F-35, CH-47F Center

The Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force is partnering with Collins Aerospace to open a new avionics service center that will enhance sustainment for European F-35 and CH-47F aircraft....

November 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms

UK–Indonesia Ink $5.2B Deal to Boost Indo-Pacific Security

Indonesia and the United Kingdom have launched a new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) under which Indonesia will construct naval and fishing vessels using British technical expertise. Valued at £4...

November 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon-Rafael JV Wins $1.25B Tamir Order

Raytheon and Rafael’s R2S joint venture has won a $1.25-billion agreement to supply Israel with Tamir surface-to-air missiles, adding production kits and test equipment aimed at supporting Israel’s high-demand...

November 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop, MBDA Boost German Air Defense

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have entered a new collaboration designed to advance Germany’s air and missile defense architecture. The cooperative effort centers on merging Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command...

November 24, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

AI Duo Reinvents Base Night Security

Picogrid and Deepnight, two companies based in California, are joining forces to equip military base security systems with AI-powered night-vision enhancements. Their combined capability will be showcased through a...

November 21, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Indian Helos to Get LiDAR Safety Systems

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and German defense electronics firm HENSOLDT have signed a landmark deal to transfer LiDAR-based Obstacle Avoidance System technology to India. The agreement—formalized at Dubai Airshow 2025—will...

November 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

November 20, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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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Unmanned Systems

New QinetiQ–Forcys Partnership Elevates Aussie Maritime Tech

QinetiQ and Forcys have formed a strategic collaboration to reinforce Australia’s maritime defense posture by improving how the country tests and certifies undersea and autonomous maritime systems. Signed under...

November 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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....