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October 17, 2025
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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 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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Land Platforms
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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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Air Platforms
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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
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...

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 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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DIU Backs Auterion’s Artemis Long-Range Drone

US-based Auterion has completed the Artemis long-range precision drone, marking a milestone in the DIU’s effort to boost agile and resilient unmanned strike capabilities. Externally reminiscent of Iran’s Shahed-series...

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...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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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...

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...