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October 16, 2025
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Auterion Finalizes Artemis Long-Range UAV as Part of DIU Initiative

Under a US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) program, Auterion has completed the Artemis long-range strike drone, designed for precision engagements over extended distances. Drawing visual parallels to Shahed-series UAV...

October 15, 2025
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Tempest Platform by V2X Showcased with Stealthy ‘Shoot-and-Move’ Capabilities

US-based defense contractor V2X has rolled out its latest combat solutions portfolio, headlined by the Tempest, a next-generation mobile fires vehicle built for speed, precision, and survivability on the...

October 15, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin Delivers Initial F-35A Fighters to Belgian Air Force

The Belgian Air Force has officially received its first three F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Lockheed Martin, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s airpower modernization and shift from...

Germany Taps Rheinmetall for Deployment of Mobile Armored Medical Units

Rheinmetall has been awarded a 300-million-euro ($348.6 million) deal to supply mobile, armored field hospital systems to the German military under a long-term program extending to 2040. Initial deliveries...

October 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Hanwha, General Atomics Collaborate on Short Takeoff and Landing Gray Eagle UAV

Hanwha Aerospace and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to co-develop and manufacture the Gray Eagle Short Takeoff and Landing (GE STOL) drone, expanding...

October 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

Leonardo, Boeing Join Forces in Competition for US Army Flight Training Contract

Boeing and Leonardo have announced a partnership to bid on the US Army’s Flight School Next program, which seeks to replace the current helicopter pilot training system with a...

October 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Washington to Modernize Missile Defense Radars for Next-Gen Threat Detection

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is introducing a new software update to its ballistic missile early warning radar systems to strengthen object classification during the midcourse segment of...

October 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Parry Labs, GDLS Collaborate to Speed Up Digital Modernization Across US Combat Systems

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) and Parry Labs have formed a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating digital integration across the US Army’s combat systems. Together, the two companies will...

October 14, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Serco Wins Deal to Service EJ200 Engines Powering UK Typhoon Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Serco a five-year, £7.8 million ($10 million) contract to provide maintenance and logistics support for the EJ200 engines powering the Royal...

October 14, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Production Underway at Raytheon for New SharpSight Surveillance Radar

Raytheon has commenced initial production of its SharpSight multi-domain surveillance radar, designed to provide high-altitude, real-time imaging and wide-area tracking across land and maritime domains under all weather and...