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October 4, 2025
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US Army adds Oshkosh PLS A2 autonomous convoy trucks

The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal has placed an $89 million order for new PLS A2 vehicles, along with related kits and installations, under the Family of Heavy Tactical...

October 3, 2025
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Pentagon Backs Drone Interceptors From Anduril, Zone 5

The Pentagon is fast-tracking development of next-generation drone interceptors, selecting Anduril Industries and Zone 5 Technologies to advance prototypes capable of defeating larger, military-grade unmanned systems. The effort is...

Raytheon Hands Over 500th ESSM Block 2 Missile

Raytheon has announced the delivery of the 500th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 to the US Navy, marking a major milestone in one of NATO’s most enduring cooperative...

Lockheed Martin Lands $647M Trident II Support

Lockheed Martin Space has been awarded a $647-million contract modification to sustain and continue production of the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) for the US Navy. The...

October 3, 2025
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Romania Moves Forward on 216 Abrams Tank Deal

Romania is advancing its armored modernization program with a request to Parliament for approval of the next stage of its tank acquisition effort. The move underscores Bucharest’s intent to...

GDIT Gets $1.25B for Army Network Upgrades Abroad

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has secured a $1.25-billion task order to enhance enterprise IT, mission command, and communications services for the US Army in Europe and Africa. The...

US Army Buys $89M Oshkosh Trucks to Boost Fleet

The US Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense an $89-million contract to produce its next-generation Palletized Load System (PLS) A2 trucks, along with installation kits. The contract was issued under...

October 3, 2025
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France Orders New Falcon 2000 Albatros From Dassault

Dassault Aviation has secured a new order from France’s defense procurement agency for five Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft, advancing the country’s long-term maritime patrol and surveillance program. The order...

October 2, 2025
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Sweden Orders 20 Amphibious Boats from Marine Alutech

Sweden’s arms procurement agency has awarded Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech a contract valued at 130 million Swedish krona ($14 million) for the procurement of 20 Watercat M9 watercraft. The...

US Approves South Korea Buy of AGM-65G2 Missiles

South Korea is set to bolster its aerial strike capabilities following approval from the US State Department for a potential $34-million foreign military sale involving RTX-made AGM-65G2 Maverick tactical...