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October 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

S. Korea Unveils Giga-Class Steel for Warships

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and POSCO have entered a strategic partnership to develop next-generation “giga-class” steel tailored for advanced naval vessels. Hanwha Ocean, a major producer of submarines and...

October 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Navy Plans Phalanx CIWS Upgrade Program

A naval sustainment plan is being implemented to keep the fleet’s final shipboard defensive mounts mission-ready through a coordinated upgrade and overhaul cycle. The initiative ties production support to...

October 5, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Abrams, Challenger Tanks Join in Estonia

Allied armored formations staged a public display on a forward flank, presenting American and British main battle tanks together as a signal of operational interoperability and deterrence. The American...

October 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Orders Self-Driving Oshkosh Trucks

A defense logistics program has moved forward with procurement of the latest heavy palletized load vehicles and associated upgrade kits. The refreshed specification emphasizes readiness for supervised autonomy, incorporating...

Cyprus Shows Tamnava Rockets at 2025 Parade

A Mediterranean defense force publicly displayed a recently acquired modular rocket-launch system during a national parade, signaling deeper security ties with an external supplier and a step toward modernizing...

October 3, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

France Orders New Falcon 2000 Albatros Jets

An order has been placed for new maritime surveillance aircraft to reinforce naval aviation capabilities and replace aging patrol jets. Built on a commercial business jet design, the platform...

US Army Buys $89M in Oshkosh Heavy Trucks

The Army has contracted for an updated fleet of heavy transport vehicles designed to move essential supplies and equipment in combat zones. The trucks feature advanced controls that pave...

GDIT Gets $1.25B for Army Network Upgrade

The US Army’s European and African operations will receive a major digital upgrade under a newly awarded task order that focuses on network modernization and secure communications. The contractor...

October 3, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Romania to Buy 216 Abrams Tanks

Romanian defense officials are seeking approval for a major expansion of their armored forces program, centered on the acquisition of modern main battle tanks and supporting vehicles. The initiative...

Raytheon Ships 500th ESSM Block 2 Missile

The US Navy has taken delivery of its 500th advanced ship-defense missile, marking a major achievement for an international development program. Compared to earlier models, the weapon incorporates improved...