NEWS - defencenews.online

February 24, 2025
G.Krish
Training and Simulation

Germany Set to Get Naval Simulators From Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by Germany to implement its VTAM (Distributed Naval Training Architecture) simulation systems across six naval installations. These networked simulators will support more effective training and...

February 24, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Baykar Tests AI-Enhanced TB2 Drone With Turbo Engine

Baykar has successfully tested its newly enhanced Bayraktar TB2T-AI, a reengineered version of the original TB2 drone outfitted with cutting-edge AI capabilities and a turbo engine. These upgrades boost...

February 21, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Germany Orders 256 Piranha V Vehicles for Tactical Network Program

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has been awarded a substantial contract by Germany to supply 256 Piranha V armored vehicles as part of a program to upgrade ground-based...

February 21, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Insitu to Deliver More Blackjack, ScanEagle Drones to U.S. Navy

Insitu, a Boeing subsidiary, has signed a $102.3 million agreement to provide more RQ-21 Blackjack and MQ-27 ScanEagle unmanned aerial systems to the US Navy. The procurement includes 21...

February 21, 2025
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Pratt & Whitney Wins $1.5B F-22 Engine Support Deal

RTX-owned Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.5 billion agreement to provide sustainment services for the F119 engines powering the US Air Force’s fleet of F-22 Raptor stealth...

February 20, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

KNDS France Debuts Centurio-X30 Robotic Combat Vehicle

At the 2025 International Defence Exhibition & Conference in Abu Dhabi, KNDS France unveiled the “Centurio-X30,” a next-generation unmanned military ground vehicle engineered for robust fire support. Built to...

February 20, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

U.S. Clears $84M Bomb Deal with Romania

Romania has received approval from the US State Department for a potential $84 million acquisition of multiple GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs. The request includes 400 GBU-39B SDB-I units and...

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

Rafael, L&T to Jointly Build Trophy System in India

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel and India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have entered into a strategic agreement to deliver the Trophy Active Protection System (APS) for Indian defense...

February 20, 2025
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

Hensoldt Unveils GMJ9500 Portable Jammer System

Hensoldt has unveiled the GMJ9500 man-portable jammer at IDEX in the UAE, aimed at countering radio-controlled improvised explosive devices. Designed as a compact and flexible solution, the GMJ9500 aids...

February 19, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Kalyani Group Debuts 155mm Gun at IDEX 2025

At IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi, India’s Kalyani Group introduced the Multi-terrain Artillery Gun (MArG), a 155mm/45 caliber weapon system that sets a new benchmark as the world’s first...