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January 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Italy selects Germany’s Skynex system for short-range air defense requirements.

Italy has formally chosen Germany’s Skynex air defense system to strengthen its national airspace security. Rheinmetall, the manufacturer, confirmed a €73 million ($75 million) order for a single Skynex...

January 16, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Uruguay acquires five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Embraer.

The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has procured five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. The agreement includes mission equipment, integrated logistics support, and a flight simulator. Embraer...

January 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Textron introduces the ‘Tsunami’ family of maritime drone boats for allied forces.

Textron Systems has launched its “Tsunami” series of autonomous surface vessels, designed to support unmanned maritime operations for the US military and its allies. These drones can operate in...

January 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Iranian Navy to receive domestically produced Zagros-class combat destroyer.

Iran’s domestically built Zagros destroyer is set to join the Iranian Navy in the near future, according to state media. Described as the most modern and capable warship in...

January 14, 2025
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Greek Air Force takes delivery of its final Dassault Rafale fighter.

French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has delivered the 24th and final Rafale fighter jet to the Hellenic Air Force at Tanagra air base. The aircraft was received by Greece’s 332nd...

January 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Saab reveals new drone swarm capabilities for Sweden’s defense forces.

Sweden has unveiled a new drone swarm technology capable of enabling drones of different sizes to operate together in coordinated missions. Developed by Saab, the advanced system will be...

January 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Iran unveils the ‘Razvan’ kamikaze drone with a 20-kilometer strike range.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new loitering munition named the “Razvan,” which reportedly has a range of 20 kilometers (12 miles). The kamikaze drone was...

Indonesia signs a $450 million agreement with India for BrahMos missile systems.

Indonesia has begun the process of acquiring BrahMos cruise missiles from India, according to reports from Indian media. The New Indian Express, citing sources, revealed that the Indian embassy...

January 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Charles River tasked with developing AI-powered submarine detection for U.S. Navy.

The US Navy has granted Charles River Analytics $1 million to create an AI-powered tool designed to identify enemy submarines by analyzing their magnetic signatures. Unlike conventional acoustic detection...

January 10, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Russia completes delivery of Su-30 fighter jets to Myanmar.

The Myanmar Air Force has taken delivery of the final two export-configured Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets under a 2018 contract with Russia. The official handover took place at Meiktila...