Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

January 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The “Razvan” kamikaze drone, which has a range of 20 kilometers, was unveiled by Iran.

Reportedly, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps of Iran has developed a novel loitering weapon with a range of 20 kilometers (12 miles). The “Razvan,” as it’s known, is a...

January 13, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Indonesia and India sign a $450 million deal for BrahMos missiles.

Indian media reports that Indonesia has begun the process of acquiring BrahMos cruise missiles from India.According to The New Indian Express, citing sources, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense sent...

January 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy to Receive AI Submarine Detection System from Charles River

Charles River Analytics has been given $1 million by the US Navy to create a tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify enemy submarines by their magnetic signals.In...

January 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

Myanmar receives all Su-30 fighter planes from Russia.

As part of a deal with Russia that was signed in 2018, the Myanmar Air Force has received the two remaining export versions of the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets....

January 9, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

EW Sensors for US Navy and USSOCOM Drones to be Provided by BlueHalo

The US Navy and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)’s drones will be equipped with electronic warfare (EW) sensors manufactured by BlueHalo under a $49.9 million contract.The contract, which covers...

January 9, 2025
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Air Platforms

GE Aerospace engines will be installed in Poland’s Apache Guardian helicopters.

GE Aerospace will provide 210 T700 engines for the 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters that the Polish armed forces purchased in August 2024. The agreement also includes Military Aviation...

January 9, 2025
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Land Platforms

76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles Are Purchased by the Italian Army

The Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) was granted a contract by the Italian Ministry of Defense to supply 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles (VBM) for the army. The contract calls...

January 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Textron Systems’ MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde drone is delivered to the US Army.

As part of the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems program, Textron Systems’ MK 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) Aerosonde drone has been given to the US Army. The delivery was...

January 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft weapon has been ordered by Ukraine.

Rheinmetall has been contracted by Ukraine to provide 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft weapon. The new order, which is supported by Germany, consists of 180,000 rounds of High...

January 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Air Force Awards $100 Million Drone Contract to California Startup

Firestorm Labs has been granted a $100 million contract by the US Air Force for its little unmanned aerial systems. According to the project, the California-based startup will provide...