April, 2025 - latestdefencenews.com

New Cost-Effective ‘Sea Dart’ Underwater Drone Introduced by Leidos

US defense firm Leidos has launched the “Sea Dart,” a cost-efficient, highly adaptable underwater drone. With a starting price near $150,000, the Sea Dart is said to cost 80–90%...

April 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Teledyne FLIR to Provide CBRN Detection Sensors for M1135 Stryker Vehicles

The US Army has extended its partnership with Teledyne FLIR Defense, awarding a $74.2-million contract to deliver advanced sensor testbeds for M1135 Stryker NBCRV vehicles. The deal covers six...

New ‘Scorpio-XR’ Artillery System From BAE Doubles Conventional Range

Under the Hypervelocity Projectile program, BAE Systems is advancing development of the “Scorpio-XR,” a high-speed, precision-guided munition designed for extended-range engagements.

U.S. Government Approves $1B Missile Deal With Australia

Australia is set to receive as many as 200 AIM-120C and AIM-120D air-to-air missiles under a $1.04-billion sale recently approved by the United States.

April 10, 2025
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R&D
Training and Simulation

Europe’s First CH-47F Chinook Training Simulator Developed by Spain

Spanish defense firm Indra has developed the first CH-47F Chinook full-mission simulator built in Europe. Installed at the Helicopter Simulation Center in Colmenar Viejo, the system provides comprehensive training...

April 10, 2025
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

US Navy Adds 24th Virginia-Class Submarine ‘Iowa’ to Active Fleet

At Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, the US Navy has commissioned the USS Iowa (SSN 797), marking the 24th addition to its Virginia-class fast attack submarine...

Finland to Supply Lithuania With Dual-Role Combat Boats

Under a joint procurement with Latvia, Lithuania has contracted Marine Alutech Oy Ab to deliver two multi-role attack boats for €22 million ($24 million). The ships, destined for the...

Kuiper and L3Harris Collaborate to Develop Robust Satellite Connectivity Solutions

In a move to boost secure global communications, L3Harris and Kuiper Government Solutions have teamed up to develop hybrid SATCOM solutions tailored for military and government missions. The collaboration...

US Navy Takes Possession of Initial Lionfish UUVs From HII

The US Navy has received its first two Lionfish unmanned underwater systems from HII, part of a broader $347 million contract signed in 2023. The initial tranche supports the...

Thales to Supply Ground Master 200 Compact Radar Systems to Swedish Forces

The Swedish Armed Forces will modernize their surveillance infrastructure through a 1 billion kronor ($93 million) agreement with Thales for the GM200 MM/C radar. Deliveries of the medium-range system...