Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

October 15, 2025
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Land Platforms

Parry Labs, GDLS Speed Digital Integration for US Forces

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) and Parry Labs have formed a strategic alliance to bring robust software delivery and digital engineering practices into U.S. ground combat platforms, a move...

October 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

EJ200 Engine Maintenance Secured by Serco

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Serco a £7.8 million ($10 million) contract for a five-year maintenance and logistics program covering the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon engines....

October 14, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

SharpSight Radar Enters Production Phase

Raytheon has entered the production phase of its new SharpSight radar system, engineered for real-time, high-altitude surveillance across land and maritime domains. The platform integrates synthetic aperture and multi-role...

October 14, 2025
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Naval Platforms

$1B Contract Advances Sweden’s Sub Program

Saab has finalized a new production phase contract valued at 9.6 billion Swedish kronor ($1 billion) with the Swedish government to complete its two Blekinge-class submarines, a vital component...

October 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

U-Hawk: Black Hawk’s Autonomous Evolution

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, has transformed the UH-60L Black Hawk into a fully autonomous aircraft designated S-70UAS U-Hawk, highlighting the future of uncrewed vertical lift. The conversion, completed...

October 14, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

PGZ, Rheinmetall Launch Support Vehicle JV

Germany’s Rheinmetall and Poland’s state-owned PGZ have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a joint venture for armored support vehicles, marking a new chapter in European defense industrial...

October 14, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Multi-Mission Oshkosh Fleet Debuts in DC

Oshkosh Defense used the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington to introduce its Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles (FMAV), an adaptable fleet built to advance autonomous military operations. Comprising X-MAV,...

October 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Anartes Wins UK Drone Training Contract

The UK government has selected Anartes to spearhead a £5 million ($6.6 million) initiative supporting the British Army’s rapidly evolving FPV drone program. Under this agreement, Anartes will deliver...

October 13, 2025
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Soldier Systems

EagleEye Integrates AI Mission Command into Helmet

Anduril announced EagleEye, a new modular suite that brings together artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, mission command and survivability features into a single, soldier-worn architecture. The design philosophy is to...

October 13, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

86 Mack Defense Trucks Boost US Army Logistics

The U.S. Army has placed an order for 86 M917A3 heavy dump trucks from Mack Defense, advancing a program to modernize the service’s engineering and logistics vehicle fleet. Based...