Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

January 21, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US Army Acquires Switchblade Attack Drones for Infantry Soldiers

As part of the US Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS), AeroVironment has been contracted to provide Switchblade loitering munitions. The $55.3 million contract is the second...

January 21, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Next-Generation Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Receives Approval from South Korea

The Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea has authorized the creation of an enhanced version of the long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM). The development has been funded...

January 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

The first US-made M1A2 Abrams tanks are accepted by Poland.

As part of a foreign military sale from 2022, the US has delivered the first batch of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland. The package, which arrived in...

January 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India Orders Medium-Range Air Defense Missiles for Naval Ships

India has tasked Bharat Dynamics Limited with supplying Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) to the Indian Navy. Over 70 MRSAMs are expected to be delivered as part of the 29.6...

January 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

BAE Receives $85 Million Network Tactical Common Data Link Contract from US Navy

BAE Systems has won an $85 million contract to create and supply more Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) systems for the US Navy. NTCDL will facilitate the real-time...

January 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

India’s First Anti-Drone Swarm System Under Solar Group Tests

A kinetic counter-drone swarm system being created for the Indian Army has been tested by India’s Solar Group. During the trial, the Bhargavastra micro-missile system neutralized virtual targets at...

January 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Two Pativilca patrol boats were launched by the Peruvian Navy.

As part of its effort to enhance national maritime operations, the Peruvian Navy has inaugurated and launched two Pativilca-class offshore patrol vessels. The BAP Río Huarmey (PM 210) and...

January 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

Germany’s Skynex is chosen by Italy as its new short-range air defense system.

Italy has made the formal decision to employ Germany’s Skynex air defense system in order to strengthen its air space protection. The manufacturer Rheinmetall revealed that a 73 million...

January 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Embraer sells Uruguay five A-29 Super Tucanos.

Brazilian company Embraer has sold five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). The agreement includes a flight simulator, integrated logistics services, and mission gear. They...

January 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Textron Introduces ‘Tsunami’ Maritime Drone Boat Line for US, Allies

Textron Systems has released its “Tsunami” family of autonomous surface vessels, which are intended for unmanned maritime operations carried out by the US military and its allies. A Tsunami...