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October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Air Force Partners on New Drone Engine Design

Minco Technologies, based in Tennessee, has received a $13.6 million U.S. Air Force contract to design and demonstrate a fuel-efficient drone engine that promises major reductions in energy consumption...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Japan Evaluates European Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Japan’s military has initiated trials of two advanced unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) — the Rheinmetall Mission Master SP and Milrem THeMIS — to evaluate their performance in multiple operational...

October 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

Oshkosh PLS A2 trucks to strengthen US Army convoys

The ACC–Detroit Arsenal has awarded an $89 million contract for the production and installation of new Palletized Load System A2 (PLS A2) vehicles under the Family of Heavy Tactical...

October 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Dassault Wins French Deal for Falcon 2000 Albatros

France has expanded its fleet of maritime surveillance aircraft with a fresh order for five Falcon 2000 Albatros jets from Dassault Aviation. The procurement falls under the Maritime Surveillance...

October 3, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Oshkosh Secures $89M Deal for US Army Trucks

Oshkosh Defense has received an $89-million order from the US Army to manufacture Palletized Load System (PLS) A2 trucks along with installation kits. The deal, finalized by the Army...

October 3, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Army Taps GDIT for $1.25B Network Modernization

The US Army has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) a $1.25-billion contract to provide cutting-edge IT, mission command, and communications services across Europe and Africa. The program is...

October 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Bucharest Pushes Plan to Buy 216 Abrams Tanks

Romania’s defense ministry has submitted a request to Parliament for approval of the next stage of its armored vehicle modernization program. The effort is central to the country’s strategy...

October 3, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Navy Grants $647M Deal for Trident II Support

The US Department of Defense has modified Lockheed Martin Space’s contract by $647 million to extend production and sustainment of the Trident II D5 SLBM, a key element of...

October 3, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Receives 500th ESSM Block 2 From Raytheon

The US Navy has received its 500th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 from Raytheon, highlighting continued investment in modern shipborne air and missile defense capabilities. The ESSM Block...

October 2, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

South Korea Cleared to Acquire US AGM-65G2 Missiles

The US State Department has authorized a possible $34-million foreign military sale to South Korea for 44 RTX-manufactured AGM-65G2 Maverick tactical missiles, reinforcing Seoul’s strategic air strike capabilities. The...