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May 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 extended range is now available to American Marines.

The US Marine Corps has received an MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) drone from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, marking a significant enhancement in long-endurance mission capability. With...

The last CV-22 Osprey aircraft will be delivered to the US Air Force by Boeing and Bell.

The final CV-22 Osprey under the Program of Record has begun production, Bell and Boeing announced, with completion expected in the coming months. Built at Bell’s Amarillo, Texas, assembly...

March 24, 2025
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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....

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
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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...

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 20, 2025
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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...

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
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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...

PM Carney, Australia Ink Deal to Strengthen Arctic Radar

During his first official trip as prime minister, Mark Carney announced a C$6-billion ($4.2 billion USD) partnership with Australia to develop a radar system for the Arctic. Speaking in...