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October 5, 2025
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Multi-year Phalanx CIWS upgrade plan to strengthen U.S. Navy vessel protection

The U.S. Navy has launched a new multi-year program to sustain, upgrade, and overhaul the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) across its surface fleet. This initiative is intended to...

October 5, 2025
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Mergers & JV

U.S. Abrams and British Challenger 2 tanks deployed together in Estonia as NATO show of force

American and British armored forces stood together at Camp Tapa in northern Estonia, staging a public ceremony that doubled as a demonstration of NATO capability. The U.S. Army’s 6th...

October 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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 4, 2025
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New Product Launches

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 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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

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....

October 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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...

October 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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

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,...