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23 October

Freedom Eagle next-generation kinetic interceptor.

AeroVironment to Supply US Army With Next-Gen Counter-Drone Missile

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment a $95.9-million contract to produce the Freedom Eagle, a next-generation kinetic interceptor.

23 October

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump meeting at NATO's summit in The Hague.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says Chinese Leader Xi Could Have ‘Big Influence’ on Putin

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Xi Jinping could have a "big influence" on Russia's Vladimir Putin over efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

22 October

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Preps Autonomous Vehicle for Mine-Clearing Demo

The US Army is preparing to integrate a DARPA unmanned ground vehicle with an M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge for a live demonstration by end of October.

22 October

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, move across a snow-filled landing zone during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, March 28, 2023. With more than 8,000 participants and observers from 12 different countries, JPMRC-AK 23-02’s multinational environment helps increase Arctic proficiency throughout the Army and the joint force, in support of the nation’s, and the Army’s Arctic strategy. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

Jodesz Gavilan

Gore-Tex Offers Lightweight Insulation Jacket for US Army Program

Outerwear manufacturer Gore-Tex will submit an improved insulation jacket to the US Army as part of the Soldier Enhanced Program.

22 October

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders Nine CH-47F Chinooks From Boeing in $461M Deal

The US Army has ordered nine new CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing under contracts worth $461 million.

22 October

A U.S. Soldier assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade acts as a simulated casualty after an opposition forces attack during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Rojoef Manuel

DARPA Seeks ‘Smart Blood’ to Boost Warfighter Endurance

DARPA has issued a solicitation for modified red blood cells that improve troop performance and survival in extreme environments.

22 October

Jodesz Gavilan

HII Boosts US Navy Shipbuilding With $2.9M 3D Printers from AML3D

HII Newport News Shipbuilding has ordered ML3D printers to produce parts for US Navy ships and submarines.

22 October

A dimly-lit image illustrating the CxR concept drones in flight over a forest setting

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A New Kind of Wingman Takes Shape for US Military Aircraft

Boeing has unveiled plans for an autonomous tiltrotor drone designed to operate as a wingman for US military aircraft.

22 October

The Integrated Battle Command System of the US Army.

Christine Casimiro

Northrop Grumman Aces Low-Rate Initial Production IBCS Flight Test

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed a flight test of the US Army’s low-rate initial production (LRIP) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), which the company developed.

22 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Urged Ukraine to Give Up Land in ‘Tense’ Talks: Kyiv Official

Just four days before tense presidential elections, an Ivory Coast court on Tuesday sentenced 32 people to three years in prison for participating in banned demonstrations this month.

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