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October 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank Prototype Set for 2025

The US Army has accelerated its M1E3 Abrams program, committing to field a working prototype by late 2025 as part of its plan to modernize heavy armor for future...

October 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

PAC-3 MSE Supply Chain Reinforced by Lockheed, Diehl

Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence are deepening cooperation to secure the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor’s supply chain, bolstering resilience across the transatlantic defense industrial base. Under a...

October 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

GA Tests Precision Maneuvering Long-Range Projectile

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has advanced the US military’s long-range artillery ambitions with the successful testing of its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP). The winged, guided 155mm round...

October 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Hanwha Unveils AI-Helmed 70-Crew Warship Concept

Thales has introduced a new lightweight active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar designed for integration across unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and light combat aircraft. The compact system delivers advanced...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Pyka Unveils Heavy-Lift Autonomous Military Drone

BAE Systems has secured a major contract to supply the next-generation electronic warfare (EW) suite for the global F-35 Lightning II fleet, strengthening its position as a key technology...

October 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

AM General Revamps Hawkeye 105mm Howitzer

AM General has unveiled a reimagined Humvee designed to meet the evolving requirements of modern combat and tactical mobility. Building on decades of operational heritage, the new variant integrates...

October 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Leonardo DRS, KNDS Offer Caesar Howitzer to US Army

Leonardo DRS and European defense firm KNDS have partnered to propose the Caesar self-propelled howitzer for the U.S. Army’s Mobile Fires Platform initiative. The collaboration aims to introduce a...

Boeing Wins $2.7B Deal for Patriot PAC-3 Missile Seekers

Boeing has secured two U.S. Department of Defense contracts valued at a combined $2.7 billion to produce and deliver advanced seekers for the Patriot PAC-3 missile family. The deal...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Skydio Wins $7.9M US Army Recon Drone Deal

The US Army has granted Skydio a $7.9-million contract to deliver X10D small UAS under the Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Tranche 2 program, reinforcing the service’s commitment to field...

Dedrone, TYTAN Team Up on NATO Counter-Drone Effort

US air-defense specialist Dedrone and Germany’s TYTAN Technologies have launched a strategic alliance to deliver integrated counter-UAS capabilities for NATO allies. The collaboration merges Dedrone’s AI-powered Tracker.AI detection platform...