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October 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

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

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

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

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

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

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...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Naval Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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...