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Cyprus presents Serbian-made Tamnava rocket launchers at its 2025 Independence Day parade

Cyprus revealed its acquisition of Serbian-built Tamnava multiple rocket launchers during the Independence Day parade in Nicosia, signaling both closer defense cooperation with Serbia and progress in its military...

October 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Oshkosh PLS A2 autonomous trucks ordered by U.S. Army to strengthen convoy security

The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal has placed an $89 million order for PLS A2 vehicles, installation kits, and upgrades under the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) V...

October 3, 2025
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Pentagon Pushes Forward on Drone Interceptor Prototypes With Anduril, Zone 5

The Pentagon is fast-tracking the creation of advanced drone interceptors, naming Anduril Industries and Zone 5 Technologies to enhance prototype systems built to take down large, military-grade drones. Selected...

Lockheed Martin Clinches $647M Deal for Trident II Missile Program Support

Lockheed Martin Space has secured a $647 million contract modification to continue production and sustainment of the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile for the U.S. Navy. The agreement,...

Raytheon Supplies 500th ESSM Block 2 Missile to the US

Raytheon has handed over the 500th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 to the U.S. Navy, marking a major milestone in the program. The Block 2 ESSM is a...

October 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Romania Presses Ahead With Plan to Procure 216 Abrams Main Battle Tanks

Romania’s Ministry of Defense has asked Parliament to approve the next stage of its tank acquisition program, a key step in modernizing the nation’s armored forces and reinforcing commitments...

GDIT Lands $1.25B Contract to Modernize US Army Networks in Europe, Africa

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has secured a $1.25-billion task order to provide enterprise IT, communications, and mission command services for the U.S. Army’s operations in Europe and Africa....

US Army Places $89M Order for Oshkosh Heavy Trucks to Expand Fleet

The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense an $89-million contract to produce Palletized Load System (PLS) A2 trucks, including associated kits and installations. The contract, managed by the Army...

October 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Dassault Aviation Wins Additional French Order for Falcon 2000 Albatros Jets

Dassault Aviation has secured a new order from France’s defense procurement agency for five Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft. Based on the Falcon 2000LXS business jet, the Albatros is optimized...

October 2, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Zeus Missiles Enhanced with AI for Smarter Strike Capability

Field AI will play a key role in keeping Zeus missile systems intelligent, connected, and mission-ready. Texas-based WebAI has partnered with Aeon Industries to embed the Field AI platform...