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October 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Dassault Aviation Receives Fresh French Order for Falcon 2000 Albatros Aircraft

The French defense procurement agency has placed an order with Dassault Aviation for five Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft. Derived from the Falcon 2000LXS business jet, the Albatros is tailored...

US Army Adds Oshkosh Heavy-Duty Trucks in $89M Fleet Expansion

Oshkosh Defense has secured an $89-million U.S. Army contract to manufacture Palletized Load System (PLS) A2 trucks, along with necessary kits and installations. The order was placed through the...

GDIT Awarded $1.25B Deal to Upgrade US Army Networks in Europe and Africa

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has been awarded a $1.25-billion U.S. Army task order to deliver IT, communications, and mission command services across Europe and Africa. The company will...

October 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Romania Moves Forward With Acquisition of 216 Abrams Tanks

The Romanian Defense Ministry has submitted a request to Parliament to advance the next stage of its tank procurement program, designed to modernize the army’s armored capabilities and meet...

Raytheon Hands Over 500th ESSM Block 2 Missile to US Navy

The U.S. Navy has received its 500th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 from Raytheon, underscoring the interceptor’s growing role in allied naval defense. ESSM Block 2 provides medium-range...

Lockheed Martin Secures $647M Contract for US Trident II Missile Sustainment

The U.S. Department of Defense has modified Lockheed Martin Space’s contract, adding $647 million to further the production and sustainment of the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile. The...

October 3, 2025
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Pentagon Progresses Drone Interceptor Development With Anduril, Zone 5

To strengthen counter-drone defenses, the Pentagon has accelerated development of new interceptor systems, enlisting Anduril Industries and Zone 5 Technologies to advance prototypes intended to neutralize large, military-grade drones....

October 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms