Castelion tests ground-launched Blackbeard as potential rival to Lockheed Martin systems
Castelion is testing a ground-launched version of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile, with a company photograph showing a four-canister launcher on an Oshkosh 10×10 truck.
Lockheed Martin says U.S. Army NGC2 integration links battlefield data, fires and sustainment
Lockheed Martin supported the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division in using an integrated Next Generation Command and Control architecture during Lightning Surge 5.
American Rheinmetall says it will not exhibit Lynx XM30 infantry fighting vehicle at AUSA 2026
The Lynx XM30 has a modular design, an open architecture and a hybrid-electric powertrain, which the company says is a first.
Latvia receives first Hunter infantry fighting vehicle
Latvia’s National Armed Forces received their first Latvian-adapted Hunter infantry fighting vehicle on 7 October.
GDLS to bring natural language control to Abrams tanks and next-generation combat vehicles
General Dynamics Land Systems has signed a master teaming agreement with Primordial Labs to put natural language control into ground combat vehicles, so that crews can run on-board systems by stating what they want done.
Australia receives second batch of HIMARS launchers two years ahead of schedule
The delivery comes a year after the first batch and expands the Army’s long-range strike capability.
U.S. Army receives first Bradley fighting vehicles fitted with Iron Fist active protection
The U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry Division has received its first M2A4E1 Bradleys, the newest version of the infantry fighting vehicle and the first in Army service to carry a hard-kill active protection system.
Leonardo DRS completes delivery of INOD Block III thermal sights to Australian Army
Leonardo DRS said it has completed final training and delivery of INOD Block III thermal weapon sights for the Australian Army.
Anduril wins U.S. Army contract worth up to $1.8 billion for new battlefield command network
The Army has awarded Anduril a contract to expand delivery of the common data layer baseline for NGC2 beginning with I Corps.
U.S. approves potential $832 million Javelin sale to Egypt for 2,020 anti-tank missiles and 200 lightweight command launch units
The U.S. State Department has approved Egypt’s request for a potential purchase of 2,020 FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and 200 lightweight command launch units.
General Dynamics Land Systems to showcase complete Wolf XM30 infantry fighting vehicle design as a scale model at AUSA 2026
The proposed Bradley replacement will headline the company’s exhibits at the October 12–14 event in Washington, D.C.
Oshkosh Defense expands African business with Morocco order for 50 heavy transporters and 50 trailers to support armored forces
Oshkosh Defense is continuing its expansion in Africa with another order for heavy-equipment transporters for Morocco’s armed forces.

