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January 15, 2025
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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 14, 2025
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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 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
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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...

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 13, 2025
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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...

January 10, 2025
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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...

January 10, 2025
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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 9, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Italian Army orders 76 medium armored combat vehicles.

Italy’s Ministry of Defense has awarded the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) a contract to supply 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles (VBM) to the army. The deal includes 60 combat...

January 9, 2025
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Poland procures GE Aerospace engines for Apache Guardian helicopters.

Poland has placed an order with GE Aerospace for 210 T700 engines to be installed on its fleet of 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters, acquired in August 2024. The...

BlueHalo selected to deliver electronic warfare sensors for U.S. Navy and USSOCOM drones.

BlueHalo has been awarded a $49.9 million contract to supply electronic warfare (EW) sensors for drones operated by the US Navy and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The contract,...