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December 12, 2024
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Saudi Ministry of Defence Orders Three Additional Avante 2200 Corvettes from Navantia

On 11 December 2024, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Spanish shipyard Navantia in Riyadh for three additional Avante 2200 corvettes, similar to the five...

December 9, 2024
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OSI awarded navigation systems deal for Swedish submarines.

OSI Maritime Systems has signed a deal with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration to install the ECPINS 7 system on submarines. The contract includes long-term service support, with ECPINS meeting...

Raytheon’s NGJ-MB pod boosts EA-18 Growler’s electronic warfare performance.

Raytheon Technologies has been awarded a $590 million contract by the U.S. Navy to continue producing NGJ-MB jamming pods. These systems, fitted on EA-18G Growlers, will boost the Navy’s...

December 9, 2024
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China unveils mobile electromagnetic weapon aimed at neutralizing airborne threats.

China has introduced a new mobile electromagnetic weapon system called Metal Storm. Mounted on a 6×6 vehicle, the weapon is designed for terminal defense against threats like FPV drones,...

December 9, 2024
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Russia develops Cayman-Class design to modernize Ivan Gren-class amphibious ships.

The Russian Navy is enhancing its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with a new design variant called Project 117113 Cayman. Revealed at the “Fleet-2024” event, this upgrade by Nevskoye Design...

December 7, 2024
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Sweden and Denmark place a combined $2.3 billion order for armored fighting vehicles.

Sweden and Denmark have jointly ordered 205 CV90 combat vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds. Of these, Denmark will receive 115 units, Sweden 50, and 40 will be sent to...

Lockheed Martin agrees to a $245 million upgrade contract for US Navy’s MK 48 torpedoes.

Lockheed Martin has earned a $245 million extension contract from the US Navy to upgrade MK 48 torpedoes’ guidance systems, enhancing the Mod 7 variant for use by both...

December 6, 2024
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Hungary inducts Leopard 2A7HU battle tanks into its military forces.

Hungary has bolstered its military by adding four more Leopard 2A7HU tanks, bringing the operational total to 30 and strengthening its armored ground forces.

India unveils breakthrough stealth tech to make Air Force jets nearly undetectable by radar.

IIT Kanpur has initiated the Analakshya Project, aiming to develop stealth technology using metamaterials to improve radar evasion for critical defense infrastructure.

December 6, 2024
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Roshel debuts medevac variant of its Senator armored vehicle.

Canadian company Roshel has released a medical evacuation version of its Senator 4×4 armored vehicle, featuring improved access and space to carry up to four patients, optimized for battlefield...