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May 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

May 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

May 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Air Force Set to Receive Final CV-22 Osprey from Bell and Boeing

Bell and Boeing have announced that production has begun on the final CV-22 Osprey aircraft under the existing program. The aircraft, being assembled in Amarillo, Texas, is tailored for...

May 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

May 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

April 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

North Korea Adds Modern Destroyer to Naval Arsenal

North Korea has introduced a new warship it claims is a destroyer equipped with its “most powerful weapons,” advancing the regime’s campaign to project naval strength. The launch event,...

April 25, 2025
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Land Platforms

Netherlands Buys 150 JLTVs From Oshkosh Defense

The Netherlands has selected Oshkosh Defense to provide 150 Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV), reinforcing the nation’s drive for agile, high-performance land mobility under the Future Littoral All Terrain...

April 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Brazil Eyes EDGE’s HT-100 Autonomous Helicopter for Armed Forces

Emirati defense company EDGE has made a strategic push into Latin America by presenting the ANAVIA HT-100 unmanned helicopter to Brazilian armed forces during a high-visibility demonstration in Rio...

April 24, 2025
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Italy Purchases Tactical Jump Drones From AeroVironment

Italy has finalized a $46.6-million contract with AeroVironment for the acquisition of Jump 20 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), marking a significant leap in the modernization of its military...

April 24, 2025
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Training and Simulation

CAE Wins US Army Contract for Aviation Training Systems

CAE Defense & Security has won a $180-million contract to deliver comprehensive training support for US Army rotary-wing operators—a step seen as critical to meeting rising demands for highly...