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Switchblade Attack Drones for Dismounted Soldiers Ordered by the US Army

For the US Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS), AeroVironment has been contracted to supply Switchblade loitering weapons. The company was given a five-year contract in August...

January 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Next-Gen Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Approved by South Korea

An upgraded long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM) has been authorized by the Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea. For the development through 2028, a total of 567.7...

January 21, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Receives US’s First M1A2 Abrams Tanks

As part of a 2022 foreign military sale, Poland has received the first shipment of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the United States. The package arrived in Gdynia...

January 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

India Purchases Naval Ships with Medium-Range Air Defense Missiles

Bharat Dynamics Limited has been hired by India to supply the Indian Navy with Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM). According to reports, the 29.6-billion Indian rupee ($340 million) contract will...

The US Navy gives the BAE a $85 million contract for the Network Tactical Common Data Link.

The US Navy has awarded BAE devices a $85 million contract to manufacture and deliver more Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) devices. Real-time speech, data, images, and full-motion...

January 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

The first counter-drone swarm system in India is tested by Solar Group.

A kinetic counter drone swarm device being developed for the Indian Army has been tested by India’s Solar Group. During the test, the Bhargavastra micro-missile system destroyed virtual targets...

January 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Two Pativilca Patrol Boats Are Launched by the Peruvian Navy

Two Pativilca-class offshore patrol ships have been christened and launched by the Peruvian Navy as part of its endeavor to improve maritime operations at home. Ten boats are planned...

January 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Selects Skynex, a German Short-Range Air Defense System

Italy has formally decided to improve its airspace protection capabilities by implementing Germany’s Skynex air defense system. One Skynex system, which will be used as a “pilot” platform for...

January 16, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Embraer Gives Up Five A-29 Super Tucanos to Uruguay

The Brazilian company Embraer has sold five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). Included in the agreement are a flight simulator, mission equipment, and integrated...

January 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Textron Introduces the “Tsunami” Family of Maritime Drone Boats for the United States and Allies

For the US military and its allies’ unmanned maritime activities, Textron Systems has unveiled its “Tsunami” family of autonomous surface vehicles. Over a range of more than 1,000 nautical...