Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

April 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

The US Army’s $4.2 billion tethered spy balloon contract is being sought after by Raytheon and nine other companies.

Ten defense companies have been chosen by the US Army to compete for a $4.2 billion program to create a next-generation, lighter-than-air surveillance balloon. The 10-year program, known as...

April 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Joint Mine Warfare Exercise completed by the ROK Navy and the U.S. Navy

On April 16, 2025, the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) and the U.S. Navy came to an end with Korean Spring Exercise. Between April 7 and April 16, the...

April 16, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

A multinational defense firm has placed a multi-million dollar purchase with Gilat.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a global leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced that its Defense Division has received a Multimillion contract...

April 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Laser Gun Capable of Destroying Cruise and Ballistic Missiles Introduced by Ukraine

The Tryzub, Ukraine’s first laser weapon system, has been unveiled. The purchase of the weapon was announced in December. But during a recent meeting attended by high-ranking Ukrainian military...

April 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The United Kingdom unveils a remotely operated mine-clearing device.

To improve the effectiveness of mine and explosive clearance, the British Army has deployed the remotely controlled “Weevil” robotic system. The Weevil, which was created in collaboration between the...

April 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

Hungary’s Lynx IFVs Will Receive NEMO Mortars from Patria

Patria has been hired to provide Patria NEMO mortars to pair with Hungary’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles.

April 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Leidos Introduces Affordable ‘Sea Dart’ Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

The “Sea Dart,” a highly reconfigurable unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) from the American defense company Leidos, is available for a fraction of the price of similar platforms. Each unit...

April 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

The US Army’s M1135 Stryker will get prototype anti-hazard sensors from Teledyne FLIR.

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been awarded a contract by the US Army to supply multi-sensor detection testbeds for the M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles (NBCRVs).The $74.2...

April 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The ‘Scorpio-XR’, which has twice the range of standard artillery, was unveiled by BAE.

The Hypervelocity Projectile program includes the development of the “Scorpio-XR,” an innovative precision munition with a long range, according to an announcement from BAE Systems.

April 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Australia gets $1 billion in missiles approved by the US

The United States said that it had granted permission for the sale of up to 200 units each of the AIM-120C and AIM-120D air-to-air missiles to Australia for $1.04...