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May 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Peru, S. Korea to Jointly Develop Lima’s New Submarine

As part of Peru’s larger maritime modernization plan, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea has struck a deal with SIMA, Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder, to collaborate on the development...

May 6, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

US Navy Tests Sea-Based Hypersonic Missile Using ‘Cold Launch’

The Conventional Prompt Strike, the first sea-based hypersonic missile in the United States, has undergone an end-to-end flight test by the U.S. Navy.The test, which was carried out at...

May 6, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

US Approves Sale of AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles to Norway

The possible $370.9 million sale of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles to Norway has been approved by the US State Department. The agreement includes 300 AIM-9X Block II tactical...

May 5, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

US Approves $3.5 Billion AMRAAM Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia

The potential sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $3.5 billion has been approved by the US State Department. The agreement...

May 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

UK Company Unveils Multi-Mission Drone Boat for Evolving Maritime Warfare

To address the changing requirements of contemporary naval warfare, the British autonomous company SubSea Craft has unveiled a new unmanned surface vehicle (USV). The adaptable platform, dubbed “MARS,” is...

May 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Spain to Receive UAVs From German Drone Firm

The Spanish Armed Forces will get mid-range reconnaissance drones from the German technology company Quantum Systems under a framework agreement for 91 Vector systems for Madrid. The intelligence, surveillance,...

May 4, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Iran Unveils New Ballistic Missile With 1,200 Km Range

At a time of escalating tensions with the West, Iranian state television announced the introduction of a new solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers (745 miles)....

May 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Iraq Receives Two Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters

In accordance with a 14-helicopter agreement made last year, Airbus has provided Iraq with two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters. The helicopters are set to be transferred to the Iraqi...

May 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Dynamics Wins $12B US Navy Deal for Two More Virginia-Class Subs

General Dynamics has won a $12.4 billion contract to aid in the construction of two more Virginia-class attack submarines for the US Navy.The agreement, which was initially scheduled to...

May 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop Debuts ‘Lumberjack’ Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone

The “Lumberjack,” Northrop Grumman’s one-way attack drone, was just unveiled at the Modern Day Marine expo in Washington, DC. The modular, jet-powered loitering munition is capable of being launched...