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October 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

L3Harris Wins Korea AEW&C Aircraft Deal

L3Harris Technologies has been chosen to supply the Republic of Korea Air Force with a next‑generation fleet of Bombardier Global 6500‑based AEW&C aircraft under a contract exceeding $2.26 billion. Working with Bombardier, Israel Aerospace Industries’ ELTA Systems, and Korean Air, the U.S. defense...

Bigbear.ai, Tsecond Team Up on Tactical AI Data Integration

AM General has unveiled a new evolution of its iconic High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), aimed at meeting the demands of next-generation battlefields defined by networked operations and...

October 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

L3Harris Fits VAMPIRE Anti-Drone on GM Defense Vehicle

Leonardo DRS has announced a strategic collaboration with KNDS to propose the Caesar 155 mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH) for the US Army’s future artillery modernization effort. The alliance seeks...

October 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Receives First Laser Minehunter From Northrop

Northrop Grumman has delivered its first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea, marking a significant step in strengthening Seoul’s naval mine countermeasure capabilities. The system will...

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...