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May 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

L3Harris and Thales are collaborating to create the next generation of the UK’s SHORAD capabilities.

Thales UK and L3Harris Technologies have entered into an agreement to create a unified command and control capability for short-range air defense in the UK. The solution will integrate...

May 6, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Peru and South Korea Will Work Together to Build Lima’s New Submarine

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea has signed a collaborative agreement with Peru’s SIMA to design and build a 1,500-ton submarine for the Peruvian Navy. The new vessel,...

May 6, 2025
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

Using a ‘cold launch’ method, the US Navy tests a sea-based hypersonic missile.

The US Navy has tested its first sea-based hypersonic missile, the Conventional Prompt Strike, in a full-scale flight trial at Cape Canaveral. The launch employed a cold-gas system for...

May 6, 2025
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

Norway is granted permission by the United States to purchase AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles.

Norway may soon receive AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles through a US-approved foreign military sale worth approximately $370.9 million. The proposed package includes 300 missiles, training rounds, guidance components,...

May 5, 2025
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

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...

May 5, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

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...

May 5, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

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...

May 4, 2025
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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...