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April 11, 2025
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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 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Australia Cleared to Acquire $1 Billion in Missiles From the US

The US has approved a $1.04-billion deal to supply Australia with up to 200 AIM-120C and AIM-120D advanced air-to-air missiles.

April 10, 2025
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R&D

Spain Builds Europe’s First CH 47F Helicopter Flight Simulator for Chinook Training

Indra has launched Europe’s first full-mission simulator for the CH 47F Helicopter Chinook, now fully operational at the Spanish Army Aviation Academy’s Helicopter Simulation Center in Colmenar Viejo. The...

April 10, 2025
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USS Iowa, the 24th Virginia-Class Submarine, Commissioned Into US Navy

The US Navy has officially commissioned the USS Iowa (SSN 797), its 24th Virginia-class fast attack submarine, during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut....

April 9, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Orders Two Versatile Attack Boats From Finnish Shipbuilder

Lithuania has signed a €22 million ($24 million) deal to procure two multi-purpose attack boats from Finnish company Marine Alutech Oy Ab. Secured through a joint acquisition effort with...

April 9, 2025
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Mergers & JV

L3Harris and Kuiper Join Forces on Secure Satellite Comms for Defense

L3Harris has entered a partnership with Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) to develop advanced hybrid satellite communications for defense and government use. The effort will merge L3Harris’ tactical communication technologies...

April 9, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

HII Delivers First Lionfish-Class Underwater Drones to US Navy

HII has delivered the first two Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to the US Navy under a 2023 contract aimed at advancing subsurface autonomy. The deal includes nine...

April 8, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Procures Thales Ground Master 200 Radar for Multi-Mission Defense

Sweden has finalized a deal with Thales to acquire the Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) radar system. Valued at 1 billion Swedish kronor (approximately $93 million), the...

April 8, 2025
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Anduril Reveals Copperhead: An Autonomous Torpedo-Style Underwater Attack Drone

Anduril has revealed the Copperhead, a torpedo-like autonomous underwater weapon designed to redefine undersea warfare through fast, affordable engagement capabilities. Available in Copperhead-100 and Copperhead-500 variants, the AI-enabled system...

April 8, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Bollinger Delivers Anti-Mine Uncrewed Vessels to US Navy

Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the first trio of mine countermeasures unmanned surface vehicles (MCM USVs) to the US Navy under a 2022 contract. Built at its Lockport, Louisiana facility,...