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Global Defense Entity Places Multimillion-Dollar Order With Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks has secured a multimillion-dollar contract from a global defense entity to supply advanced antenna technologies for integration into next-generation military communication systems. Scheduled for delivery by...

April 16, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

US and South Korean Navies Wrap Up Joint Mine Countermeasure Drill

The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) wrapped up the Korean Spring Exercise on April 16, 2025. Held from April 7 to 16 off South Korea’s southeastern...

April 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Raytheon Among Ten Firms Bidding for US Army’s $4.2B Surveillance Balloon Contract

The U.S. Army has selected 10 defense companies to participate in a $4.2-billion, decade-long program to develop next-generation tethered surveillance balloons. The Persistent Surveillance System – Tethered (PSS-T) initiative...

Morocco Cleared to Purchase $825 Million Worth of Stinger Missiles From US

The United States has approved the potential sale of up to 600 Stinger surface-to-air missiles and associated equipment to Morocco in a deal valued at $825 million. According to...

April 15, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Ukraine Reveals Laser System Capable of Intercepting Cruise and Ballistic Missiles

Ukraine has introduced its first homegrown laser weapon system, dubbed Tryzub. While its acquisition was confirmed in December, the system was recently showcased in a field test video during...

April 14, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

British Army Debuts Remote-Controlled Device for Safe Mine Clearance

The British Army has unveiled the “Weevil,” a remote-controlled robot designed to improve battlefield mine and explosive clearance. Developed with Pearson Engineering and Dstl, it attaches to military vehicles...

April 11, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

BAE Systems Introduces Scorpio-XR Artillery With Extended Range Capabilities

BAE Systems has unveiled its work on the “Scorpio-XR,” a next-generation, long-range precision weapon being developed under the Hypervelocity Projectile initiative.

April 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

US Army Selects Teledyne FLIR for Stryker-Borne Anti-Hazard Sensor Prototypes

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a $74.2-million contract from the US Army to supply multi-sensor detection testbeds for the M1135 Stryker NBCRVs. The agreement expands on a 2024 award...

April 11, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Leidos Launches Affordable ‘Sea Dart’ UUV for Maritime Missions

Leidos has introduced the “Sea Dart,” a modular, uncrewed underwater vehicle designed to be significantly more affordable than current small UUVs—priced at roughly $150,000, or up to 90% less...

April 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Hungary Selects Patria NEMO Mortars for Integration on Lynx IFVs

Patria has secured a contract to supply its NEMO mortar systems for integration into Hungary’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, enhancing the nation’s mobile firepower capabilities.