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May 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

As the region teeters on the brink of conflict, India tests an advanced naval mine.

A locally created undersea sea mine has been tested by the Indian Navy and the country’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The Multi-Influence Ground Mine was created to...

May 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Thales and L3Harris Collaborate to Create Next-Gen SHORAD Capability for the UK

To develop an integrated short-range air defense command and control capability for the UK, L3Harris Technologies and Thales UK have inked a deal. For improved command and control, the...

May 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

South Korea and Peru Will Work Together to Develop Lima’s New Submarine

A deal has been reached between Peru’s state-owned shipyard SIMA and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to jointly create a 1,500-ton submarine for the Peruvian Navy. As part...

May 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

The US Navy Uses “Cold Launch” to Test a Sea-Based Hypersonic Missile

The Conventional Prompt Strike, the US Navy’s first sea-based hypersonic missile, has successfully completed an end-to-end flight test. The test was the first to use the cold-gas launch technique...

May 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

The United States authorizes Norway to purchase AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles.

The possible $370.9 million sale of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles to Norway has been cleared by the US State Department. Along with training missiles, guidance equipment, and missile...

May 5, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

The US authorizes the sale of AMRAAM missiles to Saudi Arabia for $3.5 billion.

The possible sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $3.5 billion has been cleared by the US State Department. Technical assistance,...

May 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Developing Maritime Warfare with a Multi-Mission Drone Boat Unveiled by a UK Company

The new unmanned surface vehicle (USV) from British autonomy company SubSea Craft was created to satisfy the evolving needs of contemporary naval combat. The multipurpose platform, known as “MARS,”...

May 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Spain Will Get UAVs From A German Drone Company

The Spanish Armed Forces will receive mid-range reconnaissance drones from German tech company Quantum Systems. Madrid is expected to acquire 91 Vector systems as part of the framework agreement....

May 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Iran Releases a New Ballistic Missile with a Range of 1,200 Kilometers

At a time when tensions with the West are on the rise, Iran revealed a new solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers (745 miles), according to...

May 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Two Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters Are Sent to Iraq

Two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters have been delivered to Iraq by Airbus as part of a 14-helicopter agreement that was inked last year. The helicopters are expected to be...