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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...

May 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Dynamics Secures a $12 billion US Navy Contract for Two Additional Virginia-Class Submarines

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics a $12.4 billion contract to fund the construction of two more Virginia-class attack submarines. Covering SSN-812 (USS Baltimore) and SSN-813 (USS Atlanta),...

May 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop Introduces the “Lumberjack” Kamikaze Drone Powered by Jets

At the Modern Day Marine expo in Washington, DC, Northrop Grumman debuted the “Lumberjack,” a one-way assault drone.Through an onboard data link that allows for real-time communications, the modular,...

May 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

The US Air Force will receive the last CV-22 Osprey aircraft from Bell and Boeing.

The final CV-22 Osprey military transport and cargo aircraft has gone into production, according to aerospace behemoths Bell and Boeing. The project’s Program of Record (POR) will be completed...

May 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Marines Get Extended Range MQ-9A Reaper Block 5

The US Marine Corps has received a MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 extended range (ER) unmanned aircraft system from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. The delivery will improve the operational endurance...

May 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

Polaris Introduces a 1kW MRZR All-Terrain Tactical Vehicle Variant

Polaris Government and Defense has launched an upgraded variant of its MRZR Alpha tactical vehicle, now equipped with a one-kilowatt exportable power feature to enhance mission flexibility. Debuted at...

April 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Pyongyang Unveils New Offensive Naval Warship

Amid persistent reports of deepening military ties with Moscow, North Korea has launched a new destroyer described as its “most powerful” to date. Unveiled in a formal ceremony, the...

April 25, 2025
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Land Platforms

Oshkosh to Build Light Tactical Vehicles for Dutch Army

Oshkosh Defense has secured a contract to deliver 150 Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPVs) for the Netherlands under the FLATM-PV (Future Littoral All Terrain Mobility – Patrol Vehicle) program....

April 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

EDGE Group Pitches HT-100 Rotary Drone to Brazilian Defense Market

EDGE, the UAE’s leading defense conglomerate, put its ANAVIA HT-100 unmanned helicopter through its paces in front of Brazilian armed forces representatives at the Army Activities Centre in Restinga...

April 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

$47 Million Drone Deal Signed Between Italy and AeroVironment

In a decisive move to keep pace with evolving threat environments, Italy has partnered with AeroVironment to acquire the state-of-the-art Jump 20 UAV system, thereby replacing the outdated AAI...