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April 1, 2025
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New Product Launches

Ukraine Deploys New R-73 Missile-Equipped Air Defense System on Humvee Platform

Ukraine has unveiled a mobile air defense platform based on the chassis of the U.S.-supplied Humvee. Stripped down to retain only the core vehicle frame, the revamped system emphasizes...

March 24, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

US Long-Range Missiles Delivered to Australian Army After Combat Validation

Australia’s army has taken delivery of its first highly anticipated HIMARS mobile rocket system, a key component in its evolving defense posture. The procurement was expedited after the 2023...

March 24, 2025
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

US Navy Set to Get More Ospreys from Bell and Boeing

Bell Boeing’s Joint Program Office has secured a $590 million contract from the US Department of Defense to supply five CMV-22B Osprey aircraft to the Navy. Designed for carrier...

March 24, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Australia Receives Its First HIMARS from the US

Australia has taken delivery of its first M142 HIMARS platform as part of a foreign military sale with the US, marking a key milestone in its defense modernization efforts....

March 22, 2025
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Trump: Boeing Wins Next-Gen F-47 Fighter Jet Deal

Former President Donald Trump announced at the White House that Boeing will build the Air Force’s new stealth fighter jet, officially named the F-47. “It’s unlike anything else in...

March 21, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

EDGE, CMN NAVAL Partner to Launch Naval Vessel Joint Venture

The EDGE Group of the United Arab Emirates has partnered with French naval shipbuilder CMN NAVAL to form AD NAVAL, a new joint venture based in Abu Dhabi focused...

March 20, 2025
G.Krish
Combat Service and Support Equipment

Rafael, Elbit Partner to Equip NATO Frigates with EW Self-Protection Suite

Rafael and Elbit Systems of Israel have joined forces to equip NATO-aligned European frigates with a unified maritime electronic warfare (EW) protection suite. The collaborative solution will integrate Elbit’s...

March 20, 2025
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

KBR Secures $229M Deal to Support CH-47 Chinook Modernization

The US Army has awarded KBR a $229-million contract to identify and recommend upgrades for the CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter. The project involves evaluating ways to improve operational readiness...

March 20, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Dutch Orka-Class Subs to Get Advanced Sonar from Thales

Thales has entered into an agreement with Naval Group to provide cutting-edge sonar technology for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s next-generation Orka-class submarines, which will replace the aging Walrus-class. These...

March 20, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

US Coast Guard Receives 59th Sentinel Cutter from Bollinger

Bollinger Shipyards in Florida has handed over the 59th Sentinel-class fast response cutter to the US Coast Guard. The delivery supports the 2008 program aimed at replacing aging patrol...