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May 4, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

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...

May 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

May 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

‘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...

May 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

May 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

April 28, 2025
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New Product Launches

China Develops Drone Technology Capable of Detecting Submarines

Chinese researchers say they have developed a drone-based system capable of detecting submarines in oceanic “blind spots” where traditional methods fall short.

April 26, 2025
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New Product Launches

North Korea Unveils Newly Built Naval Destroyer

North Korea has introduced a new warship it claims to be a destroyer equipped with some of the “most powerful weapons” during a formal launch ceremony. The move follows...

April 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands Orders 150 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles From Oshkosh Defense

The Netherlands has awarded Oshkosh Defense a contract to deliver 150 Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV) under its Future Littoral All Terrain Mobility – Patrol Vehicle (FLATM-PV) initiative. The...