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Oct- 2025 -

17 October

A U.S. Army M1A3 Abrams Tanks from the 1-12 Cavalry Squadron, 1st Cavalry Division move to position to be secured for transportation at the Port of Agadir, June 3, 2022, Agadir, Morocco. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Donald Franklin)

US Army Fast-Tracks M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank for 2025 Prototype Delivery

The US Army is accelerating the development of its next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank, aiming to roll out an early prototype by late 2025.

13 October

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

GDLS to Bring ‘Hide in Plain Sight’ Command Vehicle, Laser Comms to AUSA

General Dynamics Land Systems is set to showcase next-gen tactical systems aimed at streamlining battlefield operations for the US military.

8 October

Americas

Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) prototype systems.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Taps General Dynamics for Modular Systems to Boost Vehicle Adaptability

The US Army has tapped General Dynamics to develop modular computing and communications systems to make battlefield vehicles more adaptable.

3 October

Americas

US Army soldier demonstrates Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 2 and mission command

Jodesz Gavilan

GDIT Wins $1.25B to Modernize US Army Networks in Europe, Africa

General Dynamics Information Technology has won a $1.25-billion task order to deliver enterprise IT, communications, and mission command services for the US Army in Europe and Africa.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

Americas

250405-N-UM744-1005- Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Iowa (SSN 797) man the rails during a commissioning ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. on April 5, 2025. SSN 797, the third U.S. Navy vessel to be named for “The Hawkeye State”, operates under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski)

Jodesz Gavilan

General Dynamics Secures $642M to Support US Virginia-Class Submarine Program

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics $642.3 million to provide design and engineering support for its Virginia-class attack submarines.

2 September

Americas

An artist rendering of a Columbia-class nuclear submarine breaching the surface. The top half of the submarine can be seen above the water surrounding it.

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics Lays Keel for Second US Navy Columbia-Class Submarine ‘USS Wisconsin’

General Dynamics has laid the keel of the US Navy’s second Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine in Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Aug- 2025 -

11 August

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

General Dynamics Tests New HIMARS Rocket Motor for Enhanced Firepower

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has completed the first firing test of the US Army’s 4.75-inch (12-centimeter) solid rocket motor.

1 August

Americas

USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) Arleigh Burke-class destroyer

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Orders Arleigh Burke Destroyer From General Dynamics

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has secured a contract to build an additional Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG 148) for the US Navy.

Jul- 2025 -

30 July

Americas

Christine Casimiro

QinetiQ Wins $26M Contract to Supply Key Systems for US Nuclear Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has awarded QinetiQ US subcontracts to supply key systems for the US Navy's Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines.

10 July

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Accepts First Eagle 6×6 Ambulance From GDELS

General Dynamics European Land Systems has delivered the first Eagle 6x6 medium protected medical vehicle to the German Armed Forces as part of a contract signed in 2020.

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