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October 6, 2025
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France Adds H160 Helicopter for Pilot Training

France has taken delivery of a new Airbus H160 helicopter, adding it to the training fleet of EPNER, the nation’s military test pilot academy operated under the defense procurement...

October 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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US Navy to upgrade Phalanx CIWS under long-term plan

The U.S. Navy has initiated a multi-year modernization and sustainment program for its MK-15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), ensuring continued reliability of the fleet’s last line of shipboard...

October 5, 2025
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Abrams, Challenger 2 tanks train together in Estonia

American and British armored formations stood side by side at Camp Tapa in northern Estonia, marking a powerful demonstration of NATO’s unified strength along its eastern front. The display...

Cyprus debuts Serbian Tamnava rockets on parade day

Cyprus has officially showcased its Serbian-built Tamnava multiple rocket launchers during the Independence Day parade in Nicosia, confirming the island nation’s expanding defense cooperation with Serbia and its commitment...

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...