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October 3, 2025
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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
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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

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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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Buys 20 Amphibious Battalion Boats from Marine Alutech

Sweden’s defense procurement agency has awarded a contract to Finnish boat manufacturer Marine Alutech for 20 new watercraft to equip its amphibious battalions, replacing vessels that were previously transferred...

October 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

DLA Merger Creates Unified Command for Weapons Supply

The US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has created a new command to oversee the distribution of spare parts and repair components vital to keeping military systems operational. The new...

October 2, 2025
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South Korea Cleared to Buy AGM-65G2 Maverick Missiles

South Korea is set to expand its strike capabilities after the US State Department approved a potential $34-million sale of RTX AGM-65G2 Maverick missiles. The proposed package includes 44...

October 2, 2025
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Australia to Receive $705M U.S. HIMARS Package

A potential $705-million sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Australia has received approval from the US State Department. The proposed package includes 48 HIMARS launchers,...

October 2, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Zeus Missiles Gain AI Upgrade for Adaptive Targeting

Field AI is being integrated into Aeon Industries’ Zeus missile platform to enhance situational awareness, adaptability, and connectivity across deployed units. Under a new partnership, Texas-based WebAI will collaborate...

October 1, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Northrop to Build Volcano Mine Launchers for U.S. Army Vehicles

Northrop Grumman has received an $18.8-million contract from the US Army to produce M136 Volcano vehicle-launched anti-tank scatterable ammunition canisters. The program, financed through FY 2024 Building Partner Capacity...

October 1, 2025
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Spain Orders 17,000 Exosens Night Vision Devices

The Spanish Army has selected Exosens to deliver 17,000 monocular night vision devices, in one of the nation’s largest defense optics modernization programs to date. Manufacturing will take place...