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April 11, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

For the U.S. Army M1135 Stryker, Teledyne FLIR will provide prototypes of anti-hazard sensors.

For the M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles (NBCRVs), Teledyne FLIR Defense was awarded a contract by the US Army to supply multi-sensor detection testbeds. The $74.2...

The ‘Scorpio-XR’ from BAE has twice the range of traditional artillery.

Under the Hypervelocity Projectile program, BAE Systems is developing the “Scorpio-XR,” a cutting-edge, long-range precision munition.

The United States Approves a $1 Billion Missile Sale to Australia

To Australia, the United States approved a $1.04 billion deal that included the sale of up to 200 AIM-120C and AIM-120D air-to-air missiles each.

April 10, 2025
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Training and Simulation
R&D

The First CH-47F Chinook Simulator for Pilot Training in Europe Is Created in Spain

The first full-mission simulator for the Chinook CH-47F model made in Europe was created by the Spanish defense company Indra. The system is now in use at the Spanish...

April 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

The ‘Iowa,’ the 24th Virginia-Class submarine in the US Navy, is put into service.

At Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, the US Navy has commissioned its 24th Virginia-class fast attack submarine. In January, the USS Iowa (SSN 797) was delivered...

From Finland, Lithuania purchases two multipurpose assault boats.

From Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech Oy Ab, Lithuania has agreed to purchase two multi-purpose assault boats. With a contract value of 22 million euros ($24 million), the transaction was...

Kuiper and L3Harris collaborate on reliable satellite communication solutions.

In order to create hybrid satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities for military and government applications, L3Harris has teamed up with Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS). By integrating KGS’s low Earth orbit...

HII’s First Lionfish Underwater Drones Are Accepted by the US Navy

As part of a government contract signed in 2023, HII has provided the US Navy with the first Lionfish small unmanned underwater systems. The tranche includes the first two...

Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact Radar Purchased by Sweden

The Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar (GM200 MM/C) will be purchased by Sweden under an agreement with Thales. The initial deliveries are scheduled for 2026 under a deal...

April 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Copperhead is a torpedo-inspired underwater kamikaze drone that Anduril has unveiled.

The Copperhead, a torpedo-style underwater assault drone that Anduril claims will transform undersea warfare with its quick and affordable responses to new threats, was unveiled. The software-defined weapon enables...