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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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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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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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...

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...

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...

NATO Gains Edge as Dedrone, TYTAN Unite on C-UAS

Dedrone by Axon has announced a strategic partnership with German defense firm TYTAN Technologies to strengthen NATO’s counter-drone network. The collaboration integrates Dedrone’s AI-driven Tracker.AI detection suite with TYTAN’s...

Boeing Bags $2.7B to Produce Patriot PAC-3 Systems

The US Army has awarded Boeing $2.7 billion in multiyear contracts to produce advanced seeker assemblies for the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptor missile. The seeker serves as the...

October 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Hanwha Showcases AI Warship Concept for 70 Sailors

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has introduced a visionary concept for a next-generation surface warship, envisioned as a strategic cornerstone for the nation’s future naval forces. The concept reflects Hanwha’s...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

DIU’s Artemis Long-Range Drone Completed by Auterion

Auterion has finalized the Artemis long-range strike drone, a next-generation unmanned system developed through the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to enhance Western strike capabilities. The design is reminiscent...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Grants Skydio $7.9M X10D Recon Drone Contract

Skydio has received a $7.9-million contract from the US Army to supply its X10D small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) under the Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Tranche 2 initiative. The...