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December 5, 2024
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Kongsberg Proposes Naval Strike Missile for Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters

In a notable development to bolster its maritime strike capabilities, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has proposed equipping the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters with the state-of-the-art Naval Strike...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

India and Nigeria have been strengthening their defense cooperation

During a high-profile visit to Nigeria by the Indian Prime Minister, the two nations took a significant step toward strengthening cooperation in defense, economic development, and food security. On...

Raytheon wins $590 million deal to build advanced mid-band electronic jamming systems.

Raytheon, part of RTX, has landed a $590 million follow-up production contract from the U.S. Navy for its NGJ-MB system, developed jointly with the Australian Air Force. The deal...

December 4, 2024
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Land Platforms
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Czech Republic Orders Additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 MBTs from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall Landsysteme is set to supply an additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Czech Republic by the end of 2026, following a contract announced...

December 4, 2024
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Embraer to Develop Armed ISR Variant of C-390 in Collaboration with the Brazilian Air Force

On December 3, 2024, Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer signed an agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) at the Mostra BID, the National Defense and Security Fair in Brasilia,...

December 3, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Helsing Officially Launches HX-2 Karma Intelligent Loitering Munition

On December 2, 2024, Helsing, an artificial intelligence (AI) specialist for defense applications, officially unveiled its HX-2 Karma intelligent loitering munition. Prior to the announcement, there had been significant...

December 3, 2024
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JMSDF Chooses GA-ASI’s SeaGuardian UAV After Comprehensive Trials

On December 3, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has chosen the MQ-9B SeaGuardian for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial...

November 29, 2024
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Saab Presents Gripen-E for MRFA and Proposes Assistance in India’s AMCA Production

Swedish defense giant Saab has made a strong proposal to the Indian Air Force (IAF) under its Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, offering the Gripen-E fighter jet along...

November 29, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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India’s Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) Program Set to Open Path for Autonomous Main Battle Tanks

India’s Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program is charting an ambitious path for modernizing the Indian Army’s armored forces by developing a next-generation main battle tank (MBT) to replace...

November 29, 2024
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IAF’s MRFA Tender Faces Potential Setback: Local Production Costs Expected to Increase by $20-30 Million per Aircraft

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) long-awaited Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, aimed at acquiring 114 advanced fighter jets, is encountering a new challenge. Local production costs are expected...