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October 13, 2025
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New Product Launches

Anduril debuts EagleEye—bringing mission command and AI straight to soldiers’ helmets

Anduril has introduced EagleEye, a modular, AI-driven family of systems the company independently researched and developed. EagleEye integrates command-and-control, digital vision, and survivability into a single adaptive architecture. Designed...

October 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army adds 86 Mack M917A3 trucks to strengthen logistics capability

The US Army has placed an order for 86 M917A3 heavy dump trucks from Mack Defense to enhance its tactical logistics and engineering operations. This latest procurement expands the...

October 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden greenlights $360M upgrade and extended support for Saab Gripen E fighter aircraft

Sweden has signed a 4-billion-krona ($360 million) contract with Saab to continue the maintenance and support of its Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighter aircraft. The new deal expands...

October 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Japan awards Mitsubishi contract to mass-produce submarine-launched missiles

Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) has awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) two contracts to begin mass production of a submarine-launched guided missile and an enhanced Type 12 surface-to-ship missile,...

October 13, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Anduril joins General Dynamics to field interconnected battlefield radar systems

Anduril Industries has joined forces with General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) to integrate its Spark radar into armored vehicles and other ground platforms. The partnership aims to counter emerging...

October 13, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Netherlands, Ukraine agree to co-produce long-range strike drones

The Dutch government has unveiled a €110 million ($127 million) investment to co-develop deep-strike drones with Ukraine. This initiative falls under the Build with Ukraine program, which enables Ukrainian...

October 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

UK rushes laser-guided air-defense missiles to Ukraine earlier than planned

The UK government has delivered several hundred air defense missiles to Ukraine—five months earlier than planned. The shipment is part of a £1.6 billion ($2.13 billion) agreement finalized earlier...

October 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Orders 16 Additional US-Built F-35 Jets Following Drone Evaluation

Denmark plans to purchase 16 more F-35 stealth fighters from the United States, bringing its total fleet to 43 aircraft, in a 29 billion kroner ($4.5 billion) deal announced...

October 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

HavocAI Expands Drone Boat Manufacturing Following $85 Million Funding

HavocAI, a Rhode Island defense startup specializing in autonomous maritime technology, has raised $85 million to accelerate full-scale production of its unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and boost military collaborations...

October 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

UK Secures $465 Million Contract to Provide Air Defense Missiles and Launchers to India

Britain has signed a £350 million ($465 million) defense deal with India to deliver air defense missiles and launch platforms to the Indian Army. The contract covers the supply...