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December 20, 2024
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Lithuania purchases Leopard 2 A8 tanks from KNDS to modernize its military.

Lithuania’s Defence Materiel Agency has signed a €950 million agreement with Germany’s KNDS Deutschland for the acquisition of 44 LEOPARD 2 A8 main battle tanks. This marks a major...

December 19, 2024
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CH-53K: The U.S. Marines’ Heavy Lift Replacement (HLR) Helicopter Program

Sikorsky Aircraft has secured three contracts from the U.S. Navy to support the CH-53K helicopter program.The first contract, valued at $175.7 million, covers the procurement of 22 main modules...

December 19, 2024
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Turkey’s STM begins construction of three Ada-class corvettes for Malaysia.

Turkish shipbuilder STM has officially begun constructing three Ada-class corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy, as part of a contract signed earlier in June. The launch of production was...

December 18, 2024
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Clavister to Supply CyberArmour System for CV90 Vehicles

Swedish cybersecurity firm Clavister has secured a SEK 53 million (USD 4.7 million) contract from BAE Systems Hägglunds to supply its CyberArmour system for CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.The CyberArmour...

December 18, 2024
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IAF Moves Forward with RFP for 97 More Tejas Mark-IA Jets from HAL

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of an additional 97 Tejas Mark-IA fighter jets....

December 18, 2024
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Super Hornet Fighter Family MYP-III: Contract Details

Lockheed Martin has secured a $33.8 million contract modification to supply four test controller processors and ten infrared receivers for the F/A-18 aircraft. The work will be carried out...

December 18, 2024
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Economic Explosives Ltd. Opens India’s Largest Private Drone Testing Facility in Nagpur.

Nagpur-based Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL) has made a major advancement in India’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities by setting up a 1.4 km runway and testing facility specifically for...

December 18, 2024
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Poland enhances its ground forces with an order for 80 Rosomak armored vehicles.

Poland’s Ministry of Defense has signed a $1 billion (4.3 billion z?oty) deal to acquire 80 upgraded KTO Rosomak armored personnel carriers. These enhanced vehicles will come with extended...

December 18, 2024
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Sweden adds unmanned underwater systems to improve naval mine detection.

Sweden has placed an order with Saab for an undisclosed quantity of AUV62-MR autonomous underwater vehicles, designed for naval mine detection operations. These systems will enhance the Swedish Navy’s...

December 18, 2024
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The Indian Army acquires 8×8 tactical vehicles and heavy trailers for logistics.

India’s Ministry of Defence has entered into contracts with BEML Ltd. to procure high-mobility 8×8 vehicles and military-grade trailers for the Indian Army. The 8×8 vehicles are priced at...