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January 6, 2025
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Pakistan and the United States will send military aircraft to Sri Lanka.

To improve the capabilities of its air force, Sri Lanka is acquiring a Pakistani Chengdu J-7 aircraft and several American Bell 206 helicopters. The investment includes one Chinese-made J-7...

January 6, 2025
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Volvo Provides Estonia with 4×4 and 6×6 Military Trucks

As part of a 2023 modernization agreement, Volvo has delivered 4×4 and 6×6 military trucks to the Estonian Defense Forces. One of three groups that Tallinn has purchased to...

January 6, 2025
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The Italian Army Receives a KF41 Lynx Testbed Vehicle from Rheinmetall

The Italian Army has received a KF41 Lynx infantry combat vehicle from Rheinmetall for testing prior to its initial order. The endeavor is a component of Rome’s planning to...

January 6, 2025
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BAE Systems is chosen by the US Army to create a multi-domain artillery cannon.

The Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC) system prototype that can fire hypersonic projectiles has been chosen by the US Army to be developed by BAE Systems. The Virginia-based corporation was...

January 6, 2025
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Serbia Acquires $335 Million in Israeli Hermes Drones and PULS Artillery System

To improve its standing in the regional arms competition with competitor Croatia, Serbia has completed the purchase of Israeli-made Hermes 900 reconnaissance drones and PULS artillery missile systems. Elbit...

January 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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According to China, a machine gun capable of firing 450,000 rounds per minute has been developed.

A group of Chinese engineers and scientists have declared that they have created a machine gun that can fire an incredible 450,000 rounds per minute per barrel. According to...

The US authorizes the sale of lightweight submarines to Saudi Arabia for $78.5 million.

Under a $78.5 million agreement, the US government has approved the possible sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has asked for 20...

January 3, 2025
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Four A-29 Super Tucanos will be delivered by Embraer to an African customer.

An African customer has contracted with Embraer to purchase four A-29 Super Tucano light attack and trainer aircraft. The aircraft will be used for “a wide spectrum” of operations,...

January 3, 2025
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The US Coast Guard Acknowledges a Temporary Polar Icebreaker Ship

A stand-in icebreaker ship has been delivered to the US Coast Guard to aid with the refurbishment of the service’s fleet of polar cutters. The main function of the...

January 3, 2025
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A $946 million deal was awarded to RTX to supply more Patriot systems to Romania.

To strengthen Romania’s air defense capabilities, RTX has won a $946 million deal to supply more Patriot missile systems. After making two prior purchases in 2017 and 2020, this...