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April 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation

The ROK Navy and U.S. Navy Conclude Joint Mine Warfare Exercise

The Korean Spring Exercise came to a close on April 16, 2025, according to the U.S. Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). From April 7–16, the exercise...

April 16, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

A multinational defense firm places a multi-million dollar purchase with Gilat

The Defense Division of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a leading provider of satellite networking technology, solutions, and services worldwide, today announced that it has received...

April 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine unveils a laser weapon capable of taking out ballistic and cruise missiles.

The Tryzub, Ukraine’s first laser weapon system, was unveiled. In December, the purchase of the weapon was made public. During a recent conference attended by top Ukrainian military commanders,...

April 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The UK unveils a remotely operated mine-clearing device.

The “Weevil,” a remote-controlled robotic system developed by the British Army in collaboration with Pearson Engineering Ltd, a British company, and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), is...

April 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

For Hungary’s Lynx IFVs, Patria will supply NEMO mortars.

Patria has been contracted to provide Patria NEMO mortars to complement Hungary’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles.

April 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Low-Cost ‘Sea Dart’ Unmanned Submarine Vehicle Unveiled by Leidos

The “Sea Dart,” a very reconfigurable uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), has been introduced by the American defense company Leidos at a fraction of the cost of similar platforms. With...

April 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

April 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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.

April 10, 2025
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Weapons and 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

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...