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Last Updated: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, 12:13 PM PDT
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DefenseNews.com
• Jen Judson
Army to Accelerate PrSM Production as Lockheed Martin Nears Contract; ATACMS Retirement Looms
By DefenseNews.com: The Army is expecting to enter a production contract with Lockheed Martin soon to deliver Precision Strike Missiles.
Breaking Defense
• Sydney J Freedberg Jr
Lockheed tests vertical‑launch JAGM quad‑launcher for naval counter‑drone missions
By Breaking Defense: The Joint Air-to-Ground Missile quad launcher could help the defense giant break into the counter-drone market, particularly for naval uses.
DefenseNews.com
• Michael Peck
Air Force officer argues the Air Force should assume base defense from the Army
By DefenseNews.com: An Air Force officer argues the Air Force can no longer rely on the Army for base protection.
Aviation Week
• Graham Warwick
Sikorsky Converts UH-60L Black Hawk Into U-Hawk Uncrewed Utility Demonstrator
By Aviation Week: Sikorsky has modified an ex-U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk into a flight demonstrator for the proposed U-Hawk uncrewed utility aircraft.
Politico
• Sophia Cai
White House commits $500M to counter‑drone defenses to secure airspace for World Cup
By Politico: White House planners have been increasingly focused on securing airspace over stadiums.
DefenseNews.com
• Jen Judson
Army ITEP Engine Continues Black Hawk Flight Tests Despite Program Uncertainty
By DefenseNews.com: The service's ITEP engine has continued to be tested in a Black Hawk helicopter, even powering it in forward flight at up to 4,000 feet.
DefenseNews.com
• Jen Judson
Boeing and Leonardo team to offer AW119T for U.S. Army Flight School Next pilot training competition
By DefenseNews.com: Boeing and Leonardo are partnering to offer a modernized U.S. Army pilot training solution with the AW119T helicopter under the Flight School Next program.
