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L3Harris Delivers Radios for US Army NGC2

L3Harris Technologies has secured a $24-million deal to supply its AN/PRC-158C NGC2 Gateway Manpack radios to the US Army’s 4th Infantry Division. This specialized variant of the Falcon IV...

October 10, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Silvus Unveils Wearable Soldier Network Gear

Silvus Technologies has launched StreamCaster NEXUS, a tactical networking system designed to improve battlefield connectivity. Mounted on a soldier’s chest, the system enhances access to live video, voice, and...

October 10, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

GDLS, Ricardo Build Light Vehicles for UK Army

General Dynamics Land Systems-UK and Ricardo are collaborating to develop light mobility vehicles for the British Army’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP). The program adapts the Ford Ranger Super Duty...

US Trials FN’s New 6.5mm Combat Weapons

FN America has provided the US Department of Defense with samples of two 6.5mm prototype systems, including the LICC-Individual Weapon System and the LICC-Assault Machine Gun, along with associated...

UK, India Ink $465M Air Defense Missile Deal

The UK has signed a $465-million contract to supply India with Lightweight Multirole Missiles and launchers. The missiles, manufactured in Belfast, are suitable for air, land, and naval use,...

October 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

HavocAI Expands Drone Boat Output With $85M

Rhode Island-based HavocAI has raised $85 million to expand production of unmanned surface vessels and accelerate partnerships with the US military and allied nations. The funding supports both proprietary...

October 9, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Orders Eight Grey Wolf Helicopters

Germany has reportedly placed a quiet order for over 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks to bolster Ukraine’s logistics and supply capabilities, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). This follows...

October 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

BAE, Rheinmetall Build 120mm Gun for CV90120

The US Navy has awarded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a Phase 1 contract to develop an in-house sustainment program for its AN/SPY-1 radar systems, key components of Aegis-equipped...

Varjo Unveils XR-4 Headsets for Military Use

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division has introduced the Nomad, a new generation of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drones that combine features of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Equipped with twin...

October 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

US, Ukraine Develop Hybrid Air-Water Drone

Boeing has secured a $173-million contract from the US Air Force to supply eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, including training and sustainment support. The award increases the total...