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April 14, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

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
Procurement & Contracts

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.

April 11, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

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

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

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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
New Product Launches

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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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...