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US Army Awards Lockheed $30M Long-Range Deal

The US Army has selected Lockheed Martin for Phase 2 of its Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) program, awarding a $30 million contract to further develop the Spike...

October 20, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Archer Becomes Korean Air’s Exclusive eVTOL Partner

Archer Aviation Inc. has entered into a strategic agreement with Korean Air to launch and commercialize its Midnight eVTOL aircraft in South Korea, with the first phase focusing on...

October 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

US Army Paladin Upgraded with M109A7 Howitzer

BAE Systems has introduced its latest artillery innovation for the U.S. Army: the M109A7 52 caliber self-propelled howitzer. This prototype combines the field-proven M109A7 Paladin chassis with the high-performance...

October 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

New Blue Sky Warden Jet Tapped by Israel & US

L3Harris Technologies of the United States and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have formalized a strategic defense agreement to codevelop the Blue Sky Warden, a new generation light-attack and intelligence...

October 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

AI Combat Drones Program Gains Netherlands’ Support

In a landmark step forward for defense collaboration, the Netherlands has joined the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, deepening ties through autonomous drone development and F-35...

222 SCHAKAL IFVs Ordered by Germany, Netherlands

In a major investment for European defense, Germany and the Netherlands have commissioned 222 SCHAKAL infantry fighting vehicles through a €4.5 billion OCCAR-supervised contract, advancing both countries’ commitment to...

October 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

L3Harris Selected by Korea for AEW&C Program

In a boost to South Korea’s defense infrastructure, L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been awarded a contract exceeding $2.26 billion to deliver specially adapted Bombardier Global 6500 jets featuring...

Bigbear.ai, Tsecond Unite on Tactical AI Data Systems

BigBear.ai and Tsecond have partnered to develop an AI-enabled edge computing solution for tactical, mission-critical operations. The system combines BigBear.ai’s ConductorOS orchestration platform with Tsecond’s BRYCK hardware, delivering real-time...

October 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

L3Harris Fits VAMPIRE Anti-Drone on GM Defense ISV

L3Harris Technologies has deployed its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system on GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), providing a modular, vehicle-agnostic solution for small drone threats. The VAMPIRE system combines...

October 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Gets First Laser Minehunting System

Northrop Grumman has delivered the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea, supporting the nation’s new Korean Mine Countermeasures Helicopter program. The rotary-wing system integrates laser...