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January 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Skynex Chosen by Italy as Next-Gen Short-Range Air Defense Platform

To boost its air defense capabilities, Italy has selected the German-made Skynex system, placing a €73 million ($75 million) order for one unit, Rheinmetall announced. This initial system will...

Embraer to Supply Uruguay with Five A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Planes

The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has purchased five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazil’s Embraer, with the deal covering mission systems, integrated logistics services, and a flight simulator. Embraer...

January 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

‘Tsunami’ Drone Boat Series Launched by Textron for U.S. and Partner Navies

Textron Systems has unveiled the “Tsunami” family of autonomous surface vessels tailored for unmanned maritime missions conducted by the US military and allied forces. Capable of operating in Sea...

January 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Iran Prepares to Induct Homebuilt Zagros Destroyer into Naval Fleet – Report

State media reports that Iran’s newest homegrown warship, the Zagros destroyer, will soon begin operations with the Iranian Navy. Touted as the country’s most advanced destroyer to date, the...

Greek Air Force Takes Delivery of Last Rafale Jet in Fleet Order

Dassault Aviation of France has handed over the 24th and final Rafale fighter jet to the Hellenic Air Force at Tanagra air base. The single-seat jet joined Greece’s 332nd...

January 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Sweden Debuts Advanced Swarm Drone Technology Developed by Saab

Saab has developed an innovative drone swarm system for Sweden, allowing unmanned aerial vehicles of varying sizes to collaborate seamlessly in executing missions. The technology will be publicly demonstrated...

January 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New ‘Razvan’ Kamikaze UAV With 20 km Range Unveiled by Iran

During the recent Payambar-e Azam (The Great Prophet) 19 military drills, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) introduced the “Razvan” loitering munition, claimed to have a maximum range of...

$450M BrahMos Missile Deal Kicks Off Between Indonesia and India

Indian media reports indicate that Indonesia has taken initial steps toward purchasing BrahMos cruise missiles from India. According to The New Indian Express, the Indian embassy in Jakarta has...

January 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Charles River to Create Artificial Intelligence System for Detecting Submarines for US Navy

Charles River Analytics has received a $1 million contract from the US Navy to develop an artificial intelligence-based system for detecting adversary submarines through their magnetic field disturbances. The...

Myanmar Receives Full Shipment of Su-30 Combat Aircraft from Russia

As part of a 2018 agreement with Russia, the Myanmar Air Force has received the last two export variants of the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets. The aircraft were officially...