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October 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Northrop Delivers Laser Minehunting System to South Korea

Northrop Grumman has completed delivery of the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea, enhancing the nation’s ability to counter naval mines and safeguard critical maritime...

October 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

October 16, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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...