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Lockheed Wins $647M Trident II Support Deal

Production and sustainment of a long-serving sea-based nuclear missile system will continue under a newly awarded contract modification, underscoring its importance to both the US and UK deterrence posture....

October 3, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Pentagon Tests Drone Interceptors With Anduril

Work is underway to fast-track next-generation interceptors aimed at neutralizing larger military drones that pose growing risks to forces and infrastructure. Two technology firms were selected through a competitive...

October 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Marine Alutech to Supply Sweden 20 Boats

A partnership has been established to support a cross-border counter-drone initiative in Europe, integrating mobile counter-drone systems with autonomous interceptor drones. The solution combines AI-assisted detection, tracking, and jamming...

New DLA Unit to Oversee Weapons Parts

A new AI platform, Field AI, is being integrated into modular missile systems to keep units adaptive, connected, and mission-aware. The AI is distributed to missile units before deployment...

South Korea to Get US Maverick Missiles

Latvia and Estonia have partnered to enhance cross-border drone defense as part of an EU initiative, combining mobile counter-drone systems with autonomous interceptor drones for rapid and cost-effective threat...

October 2, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Australia Secures $705M HIMARS Package

Global defense modernization efforts are underway, encompassing AI integration, missile systems, and naval upgrades. Advanced AI software is now embedded in modular missile platforms, enhancing situational awareness, adaptability, and...

October 2, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Zeus Missiles Gain Adaptive AI Targeting

Multiple nations are advancing defense capabilities through AI, missile, and naval system enhancements. A modular autonomous missile system now incorporates AI software that manages updates across deployed units, improving...

October 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Taps Northrop for Volcano System

Germany plans to enhance its fighter fleet with a purchase of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles from the United States. The deal encompasses the missiles themselves along with guidance systems,...

October 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Exosens to Supply Spain 17K NV Devices

Poland has signed a contract to supply mobile communication nodes as part of the ongoing expansion of its multi-layer air and missile defense system. The nodes are designed to...

October 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

US Army to Get Self-Driving AMPV Prototype

Latvia is set to enhance its defense industry with a major agreement to establish a modern ammunition production facility in collaboration with a leading European defense firm. The facility...