May, 2025 - defencenews.online

The United States has approved a $3.5 billion deal to sell Saudi Arabia AMRAAM missiles.

Saudi Arabia may acquire AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs worth $3.5 billion following US State Department approval. The deal includes 1,000 missiles, 50 guidance sections, and support services, with RTX as the...

A British firm unveils a multi-mission drone boat for the changing landscape of maritime conflict.

British autonomous systems company SubSea Craft has launched the “MARS” unmanned surface vehicle, tailored for the dynamic landscape of modern naval combat. Designed for versatility, MARS supports operations ranging...

German drone company to send UAVs to Spain

Quantum Systems of Germany has signed a deal to equip the Spanish Armed Forces with 91 Vector drone systems, totaling 182 UAVs. Designed to support ISR operations, the drones...

A ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers was unveiled by Iran.

Amid escalating tensions with the West, Iran has unveiled its latest defense development—a solid-fueled ballistic missile named Ghassem Basir, capable of reaching at least 1,200 kilometers (745 miles), state...

Two Airbus H225M multi-role helicopters are delivered to Iraq.

Iraq has received the first two of 14 H225M Caracal helicopters ordered from Airbus in 2023. Delivered to Baghdad’s Ministry of Defense, the aircraft will be inducted into the...

General Dynamics Awarded $12 Billion US Navy Contract for Two Additional Virginia-Class Submarines

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics a $12.4-billion contract for the construction of two additional Virginia-class submarines. Covering the Block V variants SSN-812 (USS Baltimore) and SSN-813 (USS...

‘Lumberjack’ is Northrop’s New Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone

At the Modern Day Marine event in Washington, DC, Northrop Grumman revealed the “Lumberjack,” a versatile, one-way loitering drone designed for multi-role battlefield use. Jet-powered and modular, it can...

The last CV-22 Osprey aircraft will be delivered to the US Air Force by Boeing and Bell.

The final CV-22 Osprey under the Program of Record has begun production, Bell and Boeing announced, with completion expected in the coming months. Built at Bell’s Amarillo, Texas, assembly...

The MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 extended range is now available to American Marines.

The US Marine Corps has received an MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) drone from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, marking a significant enhancement in long-endurance mission capability. With...

The MRZR all-terrain tactical vehicle now has a 1 kW version, which Polaris launched.

At the Modern Day Marine defense expo, Polaris Government and Defense unveiled a new MRZR Alpha variant featuring a one-kilowatt exportable power unit, enhancing its operational versatility. Built to...