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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 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...

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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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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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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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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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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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...

Sweden invests in new naval radar technology to detect low-altitude missiles.

Sweden has awarded a 340-million SEK ($31 million) contract to Saab for the delivery of Sea Giraffe 1X radar systems tailored for its navy. The agreement includes various configurations...

December 17, 2024
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Saudi Arabia boosts its naval strength with three more corvettes from Spain.

Saudi Arabia has signed a new agreement with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to construct three more Avante 2200 corvettes, building upon an earlier 2022 deal for five vessels. Under the...