Pumped-drain and defrost windshield wiper system

In a first main embodiment, a windshield wiper including: a housing including a blade mounted therein; at least one drain tube (12) including a plurality of inlets; and a coupler (11) for coupling the at least one drain tube to a pump. A system incorporating the windshield wiper and vehicles having the system installed are disclosed. In a second main embodiment, a windshield wiper having a unitary structure including: a blade with a spine (38) ; at least one drain (12) including a plurality of inlets, integrated with the blade such that the at least one drain is aligned with a flow path of precipitation guided up the blade sidewall. A coupler (11) for connects the at least one drain via tubing to a pump. A system incorporating the windshield wiper and vehicles having the system installed are disclosed.