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October 20, 2025
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Moog Presents Lightweight Turret for Future Combat Vehicles

Arms manufacturer Moog has unveiled its new turret system, the Lightweight Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (LW RIwP)—a compact, modular solution designed for lighter vehicles such as the Infantry Squad Vehicle....

October 20, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Army Awards Anduril Contract for Next-Gen Drone Defense Network

The US Army has chosen California-based Anduril Industries to enhance a system that helps troops track and neutralize unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This follows a months-long competition led by...

October 20, 2025
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Italy Adds New Hybrid Underwater Drone to Future Mine Defense Fleet

Italy’s engineering company Saipem has unveiled an underwater drone intended to play a central role in the Italian Navy’s upcoming mine countermeasure missions. Named Hydrone-D, this hybrid autonomous underwater...

October 20, 2025
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Pelican Introduces Protective Cases for U.S. Army’s Next-Gen Weapons

Pelican has unveiled a new series of protective cases designed for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program, supporting the service’s next wave of small arms modernization....

October 20, 2025
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AV Launches Vapor CLE, a Fully-Electric VTOL Drone Supporting 26 Mission Payloads

AeroVironment (AV) has unveiled the Vapor Compact Long Endurance (CLE) drone, the latest addition to its expanding family of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platforms. The Vapor CLE is...

October 20, 2025
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Mergers & JV

GA-ASI and Netherlands Collaborate on Small Uncrewed Aircraft Development

The Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) have partnered to develop a small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS) designed for multi-role intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance...

October 20, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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

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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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

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...