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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
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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...

October 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
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US Army Speeds M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank Prototype

The U.S. Army is expediting development of the next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank, with early prototypes scheduled for late 2025. General Dynamics Land Systems, under a $150 million contract, is...

October 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Lockheed, Diehl Boost PAC-3 MSE Supply Chain

Lockheed Martin and Germany’s Diehl Defence have entered a memorandum of understanding to strengthen global supply chain resilience for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor. The agreement covers...

October 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

General Atomics Tests Long-Range Guided Projectile

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems has successfully conducted live-fire trials of its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP), a precision-guided artillery round engineered to strike targets exceeding 100 kilometers. Utilizing M777...

October 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

AM General Upgrades Hawkeye Howitzer With Recoil Tech

In a historic step toward modernizing its national defense, the Belgian Air Force has received its first three F-35A Lightning II fighters from Lockheed Martin. The advanced stealth jets...

October 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

US Army Targeted by DRS, KNDS Caesar Howitzer Offer

In a move signaling deeper transatlantic defense collaboration, Leonardo DRS and KNDS have signed a strategic partnership to jointly bid for the US Army’s next-generation artillery modernization program. The...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Pyka Debuts Autonomous Heavy-Lift Drone for Defense

California-based Pyka has unveiled DropShip, a next-generation heavy-lift, long-range unmanned aerial system purpose-built for defense and military logistics missions. The drone incorporates the company’s advanced autonomous flight technology proven...