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October 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Small Uncrewed Aircraft Project with GA-ASI & NL

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) have formalized a collaboration to design and manufacture a small, uncrewed aircraft system purpose-built for intelligence, surveillance,...

October 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

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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Land Platforms

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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Communication and Electronics

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 16, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

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 15, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Combat Systems to Gain Faster Digital Integration

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) and Parry Labs have entered a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming how digital technologies are integrated into U.S. Army combat systems. The partnership will...

October 15, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Boeing and Leonardo Target Army’s Flight School Contract

Boeing and Leonardo have announced a strategic partnership to compete for the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next contract, a landmark program intended to modernize helicopter pilot instruction and replace...

October 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Atomics, Hanwha to Build Gray Eagle STOL Variant

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a cooperative agreement to jointly design and manufacture the Gray Eagle Short Takeoff and Landing (GE STOL) drone, a...