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October 20, 2025
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Anduril Chosen by US Army for Drone Defense

The US Army has selected California-based Anduril Industries to provide its next-generation capability for assisting troops in tracking and neutralizing unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The award follows a competitive...

October 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Moog Launches Light Turret for Combat Vehicles

Moog has unveiled its latest innovation in turreted weapon systems: the Lightweight Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (LW RIwP). Purpose-built for lighter combat vehicles such as the Infantry Squad Vehicle, LW...

October 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Israel Chooses L3Harris & IAI for Attack Jet

The U.S.-based L3Harris Technologies has entered into a strategic defense partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to jointly develop a sophisticated new light-attack and intelligence aircraft named Blue Sky...

October 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

BAE’s M109A7 Howitzer Adds Range to US Army

BAE Systems has launched the new M109A7 52 caliber self-propelled howitzer, pairing the robust M109A7 Paladin chassis with Rheinmetall’s long-range L52 155mm cannon to address the U.S. Army’s need...

October 18, 2025
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South Korea Chooses L3Harris for AEW&C Jets

L3Harris Technologies, listed on the NYSE as LHX, has secured a major contract to supply modified Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft equipped with airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) systems...

Germany & NL Spend €4.5B on 222 SCHAKAL IFVs

Germany and the Netherlands have strengthened their defense collaboration with the signing of a €4.5 billion contract through OCCAR to acquire 222 new SCHAKAL infantry fighting vehicles, further expanding...

October 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Netherlands Partners in AI Combat Drone Program

The Netherlands has formally joined the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiative, a groundbreaking program aimed at deploying next-generation autonomous drones to operate as “loyal wingmen” alongside...

October 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
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M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank Set for 2025 Army Prototype

The U.S. Army is moving swiftly to modernize its Abrams platform with the M1E3 variant, aiming to produce early prototypes by late 2025. General Dynamics Land Systems is leading...

October 17, 2025
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Northrop Delivers Laser Minehunting System to South Korea

Northrop Grumman has successfully deployed its first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea to enhance naval mine countermeasure capabilities. The system, mounted on the Korean Mine...

October 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
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VAMPIRE System Mounted on GM Defense Vehicle by L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has outfitted GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle with its VAMPIRE C-UAS system, enabling rapid detection and engagement of enemy drones. The plug-and-play design allows swift integration on...