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January 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Iran has introduced a new loitering munition called the “Razvan,” capable of striking targets up to 20 kilometers away.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has introduced a new kamikaze drone named “Razvan,” which reportedly has a range of 20 kilometers. The drone was revealed during the country’s...

January 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Indonesia has initiated a $450 million defense agreement with India to acquire BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.

Indonesia has begun formal procedures to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles from India in a deal potentially worth $450 million. As reported by Indian media, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense...

January 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Charles River Analytics has been chosen to develop an artificial intelligence-based system for detecting submarines for the US Navy.

Charles River Analytics has received a $1 million US Navy contract to create an AI-based system for identifying enemy submarines using magnetic field data. The system, called MAGNETO (Guidance...

January 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

Russia has finalized the shipment of Su-30 fighter aircraft to Myanmar’s military.

Myanmar’s Air Force has taken delivery of the final two export variants of the Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets, fulfilling a contract signed in 2018. The aircraft were handed...

January 9, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

BlueHalo has been tasked with providing electronic warfare sensors for drones used by the US Navy and Special Operations Command.

BlueHalo has been awarded a $49.9 million contract by the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific to supply electronic warfare (EW) sensors for drones used by the US Navy and...

January 9, 2025
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Air Platforms

Poland has signed a deal with GE Aerospace to supply engines for its AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters.

Poland has purchased 210 T700 engines from GE Aerospace to power its fleet of 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters ordered in August 2024. The agreement includes maintenance and overhaul...

January 9, 2025
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Land Platforms

The Italian Army has placed an order for 76 medium armored vehicles to bolster its ground forces.

Italy’s Ministry of Defense has signed a deal with the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) to supply 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles (VBMs). The order includes 60 standard combat units...

January 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Textron Systems has delivered its MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde drone to the US Army for operational deployment.

Textron Systems has delivered its MK 4.8 Hybrid Quad Aerosonde drone to the US Army under the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems program. The transfer was completed through the...

January 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine has placed an order for Rheinmetall-manufactured ammunition to support its Gepard anti-aircraft systems.

Ukraine has ordered 180,000 rounds of 35mm High Explosive Incendiary-Tracer (HEI-T) ammunition from Rheinmetall for its Gepard air defense systems. Funded by Germany, the contract aims to enhance Ukraine’s...

January 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

A California-based startup has landed a $100 million contract to supply drones to the US Air Force.

Firestorm Labs, a startup based in California, has been awarded a $100 million contract by the US Air Force to supply small unmanned aerial systems. The agreement includes delivery...