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Army at AUSA: Faster aviation modernization, UAS expansion and FLRAA prototypes moving ahead of schedule

At AUSA, Army leaders outlined an accelerated aviation modernization effort, a planned expansion of UAS capabilities, and said FLRAA prototype deliveries are moving ahead of schedule. Officials portrayed the compressed timelines as necessary to close capability gaps and field new rotary- and unmanned platforms faster to combatant commands.

2025-10-13T10:52:11.268803-07:00

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Boeing and Leonardo partner to offer AW119T trainers and integrated training systems for US Army Flight School Next

2025-10-13T05:12:44.220300-07:00

Defense Scoop

Anduril unveils EagleEye AI‑powered soldier headsets, builds variant pitched to Army SBMC

2025-10-13T05:11:48.102376-07:00

AeroTime

Sweden to receive first Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighters on Oct. 20, 2025

2025-10-13T05:38:38.510209-07:00

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General Atomics urges agile design, open architecture and automation to rebuild munitions stockpiles General Atomics says recent conflicts exposed a need to balance advanced smart munitions with supply‑chain resilience and production speed. The company advocates agile design, open architectures and increased automation to rapidly replenish depleted inventories while enabling faster upgrades and integration with battlefield networks.

2025-10-13T14:12:41.926596-07:00

General Atomics urges agile design, open architecture and automation to rebuild munitions stockpiles

Via Satellite

Kymeta's Osprey u8 chosen as multi‑orbit SATCOM solution for U.S. Army NGC2 pilot Kymeta’s Osprey u8 satellite terminal has been selected as a multi‑orbit SATCOM capability provider for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) pilot, supporting the service’s push for resilient, mobile networking for command and control in complex operational environments.

2025-10-13T12:38:53.676965-07:00

Kymeta's Osprey u8 chosen as multi‑orbit SATCOM solution for U.S. Army NGC2 pilot

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Army set to sign Lockheed Martin deal for ~400 Precision Strike Missiles as ATACMS exit nears The U.S. Army is poised to finalize a production contract with Lockheed Martin to accelerate fielding of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), ordering roughly 400 missiles to meet rising demand. The decision fast‑tracks retirement of the ATACMS family and shifts long‑range fires production toward Lockheed.

2025-10-13T12:12:50.117395-07:00

Army set to sign Lockheed Martin deal for ~400 Precision Strike Missiles as ATACMS exit nears

Aviation Week

France studies segregating Rafales and A330 MRTT tankers used for airborne nuclear deterrent France’s Air and Space Force is studying how to segregate the Dassault Rafale fighters and Airbus A330 MRTT tankers assigned to the country’s airborne nuclear deterrent from the rest of their operational fleets. The review will assess force structure, basing and logistical arrangements for these strategic platforms.

2025-10-13T11:24:36.375182-07:00

France studies segregating Rafales and A330 MRTT tankers used for airborne nuclear deterrent

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin conducts first live‑fire ground demo of JAGM Quad Launcher at Yuma Lockheed Martin fired a government‑furnished AGM‑179 JAGM from its new Quad Launcher during a ground demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, engaging a target tank. Follow‑up tests against a UAS are planned next month; the vertical‑launch canister also positions JAGM for naval counter‑drone roles.

2025-10-13T11:08:49.979182-07:00

Lockheed Martin conducts first live‑fire ground demo of JAGM Quad Launcher at Yuma

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USAF Must Take Over Defense of Its Air Bases, Officer Argues In a Mitchell Institute essay, Lt. Col. Phil Ferris argues the U.S. Air Force can no longer rely on the Army for air‑base protection and should assume responsibility for defending its bases, calling for the service to reorganize forces and posture to secure installations in contested environments.

2025-10-13T11:08:48.162351-07:00

USAF Must Take Over Defense of Its Air Bases, Officer Argues

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Army at AUSA: Faster aviation modernization, UAS expansion and FLRAA prototypes moving ahead of schedule At AUSA, Army leaders outlined an accelerated aviation modernization effort, a planned expansion of UAS capabilities, and said FLRAA prototype deliveries are moving ahead of schedule. Officials portrayed the compressed timelines as necessary to close capability gaps and field new rotary- and unmanned platforms faster to combatant commands.

2025-10-13T10:52:11.268803-07:00

Army at AUSA: Faster aviation modernization, UAS expansion and FLRAA prototypes moving ahead of schedule

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Army ITEP Engine Powers Black Hawk to 4,000 ft in Ongoing Flight Tests Amid Program Uncertainty The Army's ITEP engine continued flight testing aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk, including powering the helicopter in forward flight to altitudes up to 4,000 feet. Tests persist despite program uncertainty, underscoring efforts to validate performance and preserve propulsion options for the fleet.

2025-10-13T08:24:43.400903-07:00

Army ITEP Engine Powers Black Hawk to 4,000 ft in Ongoing Flight Tests Amid Program Uncertainty

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