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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...

October 3, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

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...

DLA Merger Forms Single Hub for Weapons Parts Supply

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has launched a new command aimed at strengthening the supply and availability of spare and repair parts vital for sustaining military weapon systems....

October 2, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Approves $705M HIMARS Sale to Australia

The US State Department has given the green light to a potential $705 million sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and associated equipment to Australia. The...

October 2, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

AI Upgrade Makes Zeus Missiles Smarter, Adaptive

Field AI, an advanced artificial intelligence solution, is poised to enhance the operational capabilities of Zeus missile units, ensuring they remain aware, adaptive, and connected throughout missions. This innovation...

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...

October 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...

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,...

October 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Buys 17,000 Night Vision Devices from Exosens

Exosens, a prominent imaging technology firm, has announced a landmark agreement to deliver 17,000 monocular night vision devices to the Spanish Army, marking one of the country’s most ambitious...