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October 20, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Korean Air Partners with Archer to Launch eVTOL Aircraft in South Korea

Korean Air and Archer Aviation Inc. have signed an agreement to introduce Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft in South Korea, beginning with government operations and expanding into broader commercial use....

October 19, 2025
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R&D
Air Platforms

Israel Chooses L3Harris and IAI for New Blue Sky Warden Attack Jet

L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a strategic defense agreement to co-develop the Blue Sky Warden, a light-attack and intelligence aircraft tailored for Israel’s defense needs....

October 19, 2025
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New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

BAE’s M109A7 52-Caliber Howitzer Extends U.S. Army’s Paladin Range

BAE Systems has unveiled the M109A7 52-caliber self-propelled howitzer, which merges the proven M109A7 Paladin tracked chassis with Rheinmetall’s 155mm L52 cannon to deliver substantially greater range and firepower....

October 18, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Netherlands Joins U.S. Initiative for AI-Enabled Drones Supporting F-35 Operations

The Netherlands has officially joined the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program — a next-generation initiative developing AI-enabled drones to fly alongside F-35 fighters. Signed in Washington...

Germany, Netherlands Commit €4.5B for 222 SCHAKAL IFVs to Expand Boxer Fleets

Germany and the Netherlands have signed a €4.5 billion contract through OCCAR for 222 new SCHAKAL infantry fighting vehicles, expanding their joint Boxer fleets and strengthening NATO’s protected mobility....

October 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

South Korea Selects L3Harris for AEW&C Aircraft Program

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been awarded a contract to supply the Republic of Korea Air Force with modified Bombardier Global 6500 AEW&C aircraft. The company is collaborating with...

BigBear.ai and Tsecond Partner to Fuse AI and Mobile Data Capabilities for Tactical Operations

BigBear.ai and Tsecond, both US-based technology companies, have partnered to create an AI-enabled edge system aimed at strengthening mission-critical and national security operations. By merging BigBear.ai’s ConductorOS orchestration software...

October 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

L3Harris Deploys VAMPIRE Anti-Drone Suite on GM Defense ISV Vehicle

L3Harris Technologies has mounted its VAMPIRE counter-UAS system on the GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), offering military forces a mobile, cost-efficient solution to combat small unmanned aerial threats....

October 17, 2025
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South Korea Receives First Laser Minehunting System from Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has handed over the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea, marking a key milestone in the country’s push to strengthen naval mine countermeasure...

October 17, 2025
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US Army Accelerates M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank Prototype for 2025 Launch

The US Army has accelerated the timeline for its M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, planning to unveil a prototype by the end of 2025. The modernization effort signals a...