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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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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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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...

April 8, 2025
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

New Copperhead Drone From Anduril Mimics Torpedo for Undersea Strike Missions

In a move to bolster maritime combat capabilities, Anduril has introduced the Copperhead underwater attack drone. Modeled after a torpedo, the software-defined platform supports rapid response to sub-surface threats...

US Navy Takes Delivery of Mine Countermeasure USVs From Bollinger

The US Navy has received its initial batch of MCM unmanned surface vehicles from Bollinger Shipyards, fulfilling part of a deal inked in 2022. The first three vessels were...

April 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

British-Australian Partnership Aims at Developing Next-Generation Weapon Systems

In a new defense partnership, the UK and Australia are co-developing advanced sub-systems for low-cost, modular weapons. Combining Britain’s Modular Weapons Testbed with Australia’s SHARKTOOTH initiative, the program focuses...