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Mar- 2025 -

17 March

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 6, 2025) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on Feb. 6, 2025. NSA Souda Bay provides logistical and operational support to the components of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, which arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean after two months of combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Eder)

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attacks on Carrier Group After US Strikes

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have twice attacked an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours, calling it retaliation for deadly US strikes.

11 March

Air

Lockheed Martin is flying a CMMT that deploys from airlifters to put affordable mass on target.

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Unveils Low-Cost, Modular, Mass-Producible Cruise Missiles

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new type of modular and mass-producible air vehicle shaped like a cruise missile: the Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT).

6 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Thales to Open New Facility in Northern Ireland

French defense contractor Thales has revealed it would construct a third facility in Northern Ireland.

3 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

Rafael, Kratos Join Forces to Develop Solid Rocket Motors in US

Rafael and Kratos have formed a joint venture in the US to develop solid rocket motors for military applications.

3 March

Air

Joe Saballa

US Army to Deploy ‘Dark Eagle’ Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon This Year: Report

The US Army is set to operationalize its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon this year, marking the end of prolonged delays caused by repeated testing failures.

3 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

UK, Thales to Manufacture 5,000 Lightweight Multirole Missiles for Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Thales a contract to produce over 5,000 lightweight multirole missiles for Ukraine.

Feb- 2025 -

24 February

Air

AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile

Joe Saballa

Sneak Peek: US Navy Unveils Latest Image of Secretive AIM-260 JATM Missile

The US Naval Air Systems Command has released the latest rendering of its highly classified AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile.

20 February

Arms

Joe Saballa

Russia Improved Accuracy of N.Korean KN-23 Missiles: Ukraine Spy Chief

Russia has succeeded in improving the accuracy of the KN-23 missiles supplied by North Korea, according to Ukraine’s intelligence chief.

18 February

Americas

American Soldiers launch a Precision Strike Missile during a Limited User Test in December 2024.

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Precision Strike Missile Aces Flight Test

In another production qualification trial, the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has completed a flight test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

11 February

Middle East

Joe Saballa

Israeli Navy Test-Fires ‘World’s Most Advanced’ Naval Strike Missile System

The Israeli Navy has conducted a successful operational test launch of its Gabriel 5 sea-to-sea missile, described by Israeli officials as the “world’s most advanced” naval strike system.

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