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$647M Trident II Support Award to Lockheed

A major aerospace contractor has received an expanded agreement to continue production and sustainment of submarine-launched ballistic missiles central to US and UK nuclear deterrence. The arrangement covers missile...

US Receives 500th ESSM Block 2 From Raytheon

A key milestone has been reached with the delivery of the 500th upgraded naval interceptor missile to the US Navy. Designed to defend ships against both air and surface...

October 3, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Romania Moves Forward on Abrams Tank Deal

Romania is moving ahead with the next stage of its armored modernization program, requesting parliamentary approval for large-scale procurement of advanced tanks and support vehicles. The plan includes hundreds...

US Army Awards $1.25B Network Deal to GDIT

A US defense contractor has secured a multibillion-dollar order to modernize digital infrastructure for the Army’s operations in Europe and Africa. The program will deliver enterprise IT, secure communications,...

Oshkosh Wins $89M US Army Truck Order

A new order has been placed for heavy transport trucks under the Army’s tactical vehicle program. The contract covers production of the latest variant, which incorporates drive-by-wire controls, enhanced...

October 3, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Dassault Wins French Order for Falcon Jets

A European airframer has been tasked with delivering additional maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft for its navy, expanding a program launched several years ago. Based on a proven business...

October 2, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

AI Enhances Zeus Missiles With Smart Targeting

A series of defense advancements are underway across multiple nations, focused on missile systems, AI integration, and naval capabilities. A new AI platform has been incorporated into a modular...

October 2, 2025
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