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Iran Introduces New Ballistic Missile With 1,200 Km Range

Iran has revealed a new solid-fuel ballistic missile, the Ghassem Basir, boasting a range of 1,200 kilometers (745 miles), according to state television. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions...

Two Airbus H225M multipurpose helicopters arrived in Iraq.

Iraq has taken delivery of two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters from Airbus under a 14-aircraft agreement finalized last year. The helicopters arrived in Baghdad and were transferred to the...

Two more Virginia-class submarines will be built for the US Navy under a $12 billion contract awarded to General Dynamics.

General Dynamics has landed a $12.4-billion contract to build two more Virginia-class attack submarines for the US Navy. Initially expected to be awarded in 2024, the agreement now covers...

Northrop Unveils ‘Lumberjack’ Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone

Northrop Grumman has introduced its new one-way attack drone, the “Lumberjack,” at the Modern Day Marine expo in Washington, DC. This jet-powered, modular loitering munition is capable of ground...

The last CV-22 Osprey aircraft will be delivered to the US Air Force by Bell and Boeing.

Bell and Boeing have confirmed that the last CV-22 Osprey military transport and cargo aircraft has entered production, signaling the imminent completion of the program’s official production run. The...

US Marines Get MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has supplied the US Marine Corps with an MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) unmanned aircraft system. The system boosts the Corps’ operational range...

The MRZR All-Terrain Tactical Vehicle now has a 1 kW variant from Polaris.

Polaris Government and Defense has introduced a new version of its MRZR Alpha tactical vehicle, now equipped with a one-kilowatt exportable power capability to support dynamic military operations. Revealed...

April 26, 2025
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Pyongyang Commissions New Warship to Expand Naval Capabilities

At a recent unveiling event, North Korea showcased what it described as a new destroyer outfitted with its most advanced weapons. The launch comes just weeks after the country...

April 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Oshkosh to Manufacture 150 JLTVs for Dutch Armed Forces

Oshkosh Defense has been chosen by the Netherlands to manufacture 150 Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV) for the FLATM-PV program. Derived from the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle platform, the...

Military Aviation Helmets to Feature Kopin’s Microdisplay Tech Under New Contract

Massachusetts-based Kopin Corporation has been awarded a $7.5-million deal to supply cutting-edge microdisplays for helmet-mounted displays in military aircraft. The contract, issued by a leading Pentagon defense partner, underscores...