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October 17, 2025
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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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Air Platforms

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...

October 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

L3Harris Equips GM Defense ISV with VAMPIRE Counter-Drone Technology

L3Harris Technologies has successfully integrated its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) onto GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), providing a highly mobile and affordable defense solution against small drones....

BigBear.ai and Tsecond Join Forces to Merge AI with Mobile Data at the Tactical Frontline

US technology firms BigBear.ai and Tsecond have joined forces to develop an AI-powered edge infrastructure designed for mission-critical defense and national security operations. The collaboration integrates BigBear.ai’s ConductorOS orchestration...

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...

Dedrone Partners With TYTAN to Enhance NATO’s Anti-Drone Capabilities

Dedrone by Axon and TYTAN Technologies of Germany have announced a strategic partnership to enhance NATO’s Anti-Drone capabilities, combining advanced detection with rapid interception technologies. The integration of Dedrone’s...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Army Orders $7.9M in Skydio X10D Recon Drones

Skydio has secured a $7.9-million contract from the US Army to supply its X10D Recon Drones small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) as part of the Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR)...

Boeing Secures $2.7B Deal for Patriot PAC-3 Seeker Units

The US Army has awarded Boeing $2.7 billion in long-term contracts to supply seeker assemblies for the Patriot PAC-3 Seeker Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptor, a core element of America’s...

October 16, 2025
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AM General Introduces Next-Gen Hawkeye 105mm Howitzer Featuring Soft Recoil Technology

At AUSA 2025, AM General showcased the next-generation Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer, a lighter, faster, and more responsive artillery system optimized for expeditionary warfare. The redesigned model features a...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Pyka Reveals New Autonomous Long-Endurance Heavy-Lift Defense Drone

Pyka, a California-based aerospace innovator, has introduced the DropShip, a heavy-lift, long-endurance unmanned aircraft purpose-built for defense and expeditionary logistics. Leveraging the company’s autonomous flight expertise from the Pelican...