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October 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Moog Introduces Lightweight Turret for Modern Combat Platforms

Moog has introduced its Lightweight Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (LW RIwP), a modular turret system built for lighter combat vehicles, including the Infantry Squad Vehicle. Capable of mounting a 30mm...

Lockheed Martin Wins $30M for Second Phase of Army Long-Range Missile Program

Lockheed Martin has received a $30 million award from the US Army to push its Spike NLOS into Phase 2 of the M-LRPSM program. This decision follows a Phase...

October 20, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Germany, Netherlands Acquire 270 Boxer Vehicles in $5.25B Agreement

A joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland has secured a contract from Germany and the Netherlands to supply 270 Boxer armored vehicles via the Organisation for Joint Armament...

October 19, 2025
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BAE’s Upgraded M109A7 Howitzer Expands U.S. Army’s Long-Range Strike Power

BAE Systems has introduced its M109A7 52-caliber prototype, integrating Rheinmetall’s 155mm L52 gun with the U.S. Army’s trusted M109A7 Paladin chassis to expand range and rate of fire. Developed...

October 19, 2025
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R&D
Air Platforms

Israel Selects L3Harris and IAI for Advanced Blue Sky Warden Attack Aircraft

U.S.-based L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have entered a strategic partnership to jointly develop the Blue Sky Warden, a light-attack and ISR aircraft engineered to meet Israel’s...

October 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

L3Harris Chosen by South Korea for AEW&C Fleet Program

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has secured a contract worth over $2.26 billion to deliver customized Bombardier Global 6500 AEW&C aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force. The program...

Germany, Netherlands Approve €4.5B Deal for 222 SCHAKAL IFVs to Boost Boxer Capacity

In a landmark move for European defense cooperation, Germany and the Netherlands have inked a €4.5 billion agreement via OCCAR to acquire 222 SCHAKAL infantry fighting vehicles, further expanding...

October 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Netherlands Partners with U.S. on AI Combat Drones for F-35 Support

The Netherlands has become a partner in the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiative — a cutting-edge drone program designed to work in tandem with F-35 fighter...

October 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Army Expedites Delivery of M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Prototype by 2025

The US Army is expediting development of its next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank, targeting the rollout of an early prototype by late 2025. The effort represents a comprehensive redesign of...

October 17, 2025
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Northrop Grumman Delivers Inaugural Laser Minehunting System to South Korea

Northrop Grumman has delivered the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea, enhancing the nation’s capability to detect and neutralize naval mines. The delivery fulfills part...