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May 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

German drone manufacturer to deliver UAVs to Spain

Quantum Systems, a German technology firm, has agreed to provide the Spanish Armed Forces with mid-range reconnaissance drones. According to the framework agreement, Madrid will get 91 Vector systems....

May 4, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Iran Introduces New Ballistic Missile with 1,200 km Range

In the midst of growing tensions with the West, Iranian state television announced that the country had unveiled a new solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers...

May 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Two Airbus H225M multi-role helicopters are delivered to Iraq.

As part of a 14-helicopter agreement that was signed last year, Airbus has sent Iraq two medium-lift H225M Caracal helicopters. The Iraqi Ministry of Defense in Baghdad has received...

May 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The US Navy contract for two additional Virginia-class submarines, worth $12 billion, goes to General Dynamics.

To help with the manufacture of two more Virginia-class attack submarines for the US Navy, General Dynamics has obtained a $12.4 billion contract. The deal, which was originally intended...

May 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop Unveils ‘Lumberjack’ Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone

At the Modern Day Marine exhibition in Washington, DC, Northrop Grumman unveiled its one-way assault drone, the “Lumberjack.” The modular, jet-powered loitering munition may be launched from the ground...

May 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

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

The last CV-22 Osprey military transport and cargo plane has begun production, with the project’s Program of Record (POR) completion set for the coming months, according to an announcement...

May 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 extended range is available to the US Marine Corps.

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

May 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

Polaris Launches 1kW Version of MRZR All-Terrain Tactical Car

The newest member of the MRZR family, which was introduced at the Modern Day Marine defense expo, is made to transport troops, gear, and supplies across difficult terrain with...

April 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Submarines can now be found by drones thanks to new Chinese technology.

According to Chinese researchers, they have created a submarine detection system that can be mounted on a drone and used in the ocean’s “blind zones.”

April 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

New Destroyer Launched by North Korea

At a launch event, North Korea unveiled a new warship that it says is a destroyer equipped with the “most powerful weapons.” The announcement comes about a month after...