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October 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Northrop to Build Vehicle-Fired Volcano Mine System

The U.S. Army is revitalizing a key Cold War-era capability by awarding Northrop Grumman an $18.8-million contract to produce M136 Volcano anti-tank scatterable ammunition canisters. Funded through fiscal 2024...

October 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

BAE, Forterra Develop Self-Driving AMPV for US Army

In a strategic move to advance the U.S. Army’s combat capabilities, BAE Systems has joined forces with Forterra to create a prototype autonomous Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). This collaboration,...

September 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Bullfrog AI Weapon Enters Battle for Maritime Drones

Texas-based Allen Control Systems (ACS) has secured a contract with defense firm ManTech to integrate its advanced Bullfrog autonomous weapon system onto maritime platforms. This significant contract positions Bullfrog...

September 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Baltic Firms Unite on Counter-Drone Defense Project

Latvian defense technology firm Origin Robotics and Estonia’s Defsecintel Solutions have formalized a partnership to strengthen the European Union’s cross-border “drone wall” initiative targeting persistent Russian incursions in eastern...

September 30, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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Israeli Firm Wins $100K Deal for Tactical Headsets

Israeli technology provider Silynxcom has landed a $100,000 contract to supply its advanced tactical communication headsets and related accessories to a prominent military unit. The company specializes in robust,...

Raytheon Wins $5B US Army Coyote Missile Contract

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $5-billion contract to deliver its advanced Coyote missile system, a high-speed counter-drone solution with versatile mission capabilities. The agreement includes fixed and...

September 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Lockheed Inks Deal to Build 300 New F-35 Jets

Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office have finalized a production agreement for up to 296 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets under production lots 18 and 19. Deliveries...

September 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
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L&T, Bharat Join Forces for India’s Future Fighter Jet

Indian defense major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has partnered with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to push forward the nation’s next-generation fighter jet initiative. The collaboration represents a significant step...

September 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Taiwan Unveils $1-Per-Shot Laser Drone Killer

Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) has unveiled an 8-kilowatt fiber-optic laser system, underscoring the island’s growing focus on asymmetric defense capabilities. The system was presented publicly for the...

September 29, 2025
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Latvia to Boost Defense With New Ammo Facility

Latvia has signed a 275-million-euro ($321 million) agreement with German defense giant Rheinmetall to build a new ammunition production facility, a major step in strengthening its domestic defense industry....