India selects three private entities for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) prototype manufacture: ANEW DELHI — In a move that fundamentally rewrites the playbook of India’s military-industrial complex, the Ministry of Defence has formally bypassed the state-owned monopoly Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to hand the keys of its most ambitious military project to the private sector.
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger Join Forces on Autonomous Combat Fleet: DETROIT, MI — As the Department of War (DoW) accelerates its transition toward autonomous warfare, a new strategic partnership is aiming to bridge the gap between commercial electric vehicle innovation and heavy-duty military readiness.
Rheinmetall Wins Bundeswehr’s Laser-Light-Module Order for Assault Rifles: BERLIN — In a major move to modernize its infantry capabilities, the German Bundeswehr has finalized a massive follow-on order for six-figure quantities of Rheinmetall’s “LLM-VarioRay” Laser-Light-Modules. The contract, valued at several hundred million euros, secures advanced tactical targeting systems for Germany’s frontline soldiers through 2032.
Elbit Systems’ FUSE acquires Blue White Robotics Ltd.: HAIFA, Israel — In a move that highlights the defense industry’s rapid pivot toward AI-driven warfare, defense tech giant Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its autonomous combat systems subsidiary, FUSE, has acquired 100% of the shares of Tel Aviv-based Blue White Robotics Ltd. (Bluewhite).
