October, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

October 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Speeds M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank Prototype

The US Army is fast-tracking the development of its next-generation M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, targeting an early prototype rollout by late 2025. The effort represents a pivotal modernization...

October 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Lockheed, Diehl Boost PAC-3 MSE Supply Chain

Lockheed Martin and Germany’s Diehl Defence have strengthened industrial cooperation to expand the global production base for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), one of NATO’s most critical air...

October 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

General Atomics Tests Long-Range Smart Projectile

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has completed successful flight tests of its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP), a next-generation precision-guided artillery round capable of hitting targets beyond 100 kilometers....

October 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Hanwha Reveals AI-Controlled Surface Warship Design

Thales has unveiled a next-generation lightweight AESA radar tailored for UAVs and light fighter aircraft, enhancing their sensor capability without compromising payload capacity. The radar incorporates GaN-based transmit-receive modules...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Pyka Reveals Long-Range Autonomous Drone for Defense

BAE Systems has been awarded a significant contract to deliver its latest-generation electronic warfare suite for the F-35 Lightning II, boosting the aircraft’s survivability and mission effectiveness. Known as...

October 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

AM General Unveils Soft-Recoil Hawkeye Howitzer

AM General has introduced a modernized iteration of its iconic Humvee to address contemporary battlefield needs. The upgraded vehicle retains the platform’s legendary mobility while integrating cutting-edge technologies for...

October 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

DRS, KNDS Pitch Caesar Howitzer for US Army Use

Leonardo DRS and KNDS have announced a strategic alliance to offer the battle-tested Caesar self-propelled howitzer to the U.S. Army’s Mobile Fires Platform program. The Caesar, developed by France’s...

Boeing Lands $2.7B Patriot Missile Seeker Contracts

Boeing has landed two major Pentagon contracts totaling $2.7 billion to manufacture advanced guidance seekers for the Patriot PAC-3 missile system, a vital component of U.S. and allied air...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Orders X10D Recon Drones From Skydio

Skydio has received a $7.9 million US Army contract to expand deliveries of its X10D tactical reconnaissance drone fleet under the SRR Tranche 2 initiative. The award builds upon...

NATO Gets Counter-Drone Boost From Dedrone, TYTAN

Dedrone by Axon and Germany’s TYTAN Technologies are joining forces to supply NATO members with a layered, AI-enabled counter-drone architecture. Their collaboration unites Dedrone’s globally fielded Tracker.AI detection software...