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October 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Korean Air, Archer Partner on eVTOL

Korean Air and Archer Aviation have signed an agreement to commercialize Archer’s Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Korea, initially targeting government applications. Korean Air plans...

October 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

U.S. Army Selects Anduril for Drone Defense

The US Army has selected California-based Anduril Industries to modernize the fire control capability designed to help troops detect, track, and neutralize unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This decision followed...

October 20, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Wins $30M Army Missile Contract

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $30 million contract for Phase 2 of the Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) program to advance its Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS)...

October 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Korea Picks L3Harris for AEW&C Aircraft

L3Harris Technologies has secured a major $2.26 billion defense contract to deliver modified Bombardier Global 6500 airborne early‑warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). The...

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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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 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...

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 15, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Rheinmetall to Provide Armored Field Hospitals

Rheinmetall has secured a €300-million ($348-million) contract to develop and deliver mobile armored field hospitals for the German Armed Forces, representing a significant investment in battlefield medical infrastructure. Deliveries...

October 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belgium Accepts First F-35A Jets From Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has handed over the first three F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to the Belgian Air Force, marking a pivotal transition as Belgium replaces its aging F-16 fleet...