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L3Harris and Thales Collaborate on Advanced SHORAD System for Britain

L3Harris Technologies and Thales UK have partnered to develop an integrated short-range air defense (SHORAD) command and control system for the UK. The solution will combine L3Harris’ Target Oriented...

Spanish Military to Acquire Drones from German Manufacturer

Germany’s Quantum Systems has signed a deal to supply the Spanish Armed Forces with 91 Vector reconnaissance drone systems, totaling 182 drones. The drones will enhance intelligence, surveillance, and...

British Firm Launches Versatile Uncrewed Surface Vessel for Modern Naval Combat

British firm SubSea Craft has launched the “MARS” unmanned surface vessel, engineered for modern naval missions. The multi-purpose USV is capable of reconnaissance, surveillance, drone jamming, and launching loitering...

Saudi Arabia Cleared for $3.5B Purchase of AMRAAM Missiles from US

The US State Department has cleared a proposed $3.5 billion sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles to Saudi Arabia. The deal includes 1,000 missiles, 50 guidance sections, and support services,...

Iran Reveals Long-Range Ballistic Missile Capable of Reaching 1,200 Km

Amid growing tensions with Western nations, Iran has revealed a new solid-fuel ballistic missile, the Ghassem Basir, with a range of 1,200 kilometers. Iranian state media described the missile...

Northrop Unveils Jet-Propelled ‘Lumberjack’ Loitering Munition Drone

Northrop Grumman introduced its “Lumberjack” jet-powered loitering munition at the Modern Day Marine expo. This versatile, modular drone can operate autonomously or under human control and supports various roles...

US Navy Awards $12 Billion Contract to General Dynamics for Additional Virginia-Class Submarines

General Dynamics has landed a $12.4 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build two more Block V Virginia-class attack submarines — the USS Baltimore (SSN-812) and USS Atlanta...

Iraq Takes Delivery of Two Airbus H225M Helicopters for Multi-Mission Use

Iraq has received the first two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters from Airbus, as part of a 14-unit agreement signed in the previous year. Delivered to the Iraqi Ministry of...

Polaris Introduces New 1kW Model of MRZR Tactical Off-Road Vehicle

Polaris Government and Defense has introduced a new version of its MRZR Alpha tactical vehicle, now featuring a 1kW exportable power system to support flexible military operations. Debuted at...

MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 ER Delivered to US Marine Corps

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has handed over an MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range drone to the U.S. Marine Corps. The upgraded unmanned system improves mission endurance and operational...