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October 6, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force Partners With Tennessee Company on Next-Gen Fuel-Efficient Drone Engine

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Tennessee-based Minco Technologies a $13.6 million contract to develop and demonstrate a next-generation drone engine engineered for major fuel efficiency improvements. The system...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

France Expands Test Pilot School Fleet With Airbus H160 Helicopter

France has taken delivery of a new Airbus H160 helicopter, integrating it into the training fleet of EPNER, the nation’s military test pilot school operated under the Defense Procurement...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Japan Tests Rheinmetall and Milrem Uncrewed Ground Vehicles for Future Operations

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has begun testing two European unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to evaluate their potential for diverse operational missions. The trials feature the Rheinmetall Mission...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Awards Funding for FN’s Next-Gen Precision Grenade Launcher

The U.S. Army has awarded FN America a $2 million contract to further develop its Precision Grenadier System (PGS) prototype. The funding will support maturation of FN’s MTL-30 —...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Accelerates Deployment of AK-630 Guns to Bolster Border Air Defenses

The Indian Army is fast-tracking the acquisition of six AK-630 air defense guns to strengthen protection around towns targeted in recent cross-border clashes with Pakistan. According to ANI News,...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Thales Reaches Milestone With 100th CAPTAS Sonar Order for ASW

Thales has secured an order for its 100th Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar (CAPTAS) system from an undisclosed international customer, marking a major milestone for the company’s flagship anti-submarine...

October 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Army procures autonomous Oshkosh PLS A2 trucks to safeguard frontline supply routes

An $89 million order from ACC–Detroit Arsenal will deliver new PLS A2 trucks, associated kits, and installation work as part of the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) V...

October 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

October 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

October 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...