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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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Land Platforms
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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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Naval Platforms
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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...

December 17, 2024
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Greece plans to buy Switchblade loitering munitions from the U.S.

Greece has approved the acquisition of 590 loitering munitions—Switchblade 300 and 600 variants—from U.S. defense firm AeroVironment. Valued at €75.2 million ($78.8 million), the purchase is aimed at enhancing...

December 17, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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Indian Navy Progresses Project-76: Indigenous Submarine Design in Development

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has confirmed that the ambitious Project-76 is in its initial stages, focusing on the development of a new class of indigenous conventional diesel-electric...

December 17, 2024
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Training and Simulation
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British Army opens new training facility for Ajax Armored Fighting Vehicles.

A state-of-the-art facility has been established at the British Army’s Combat Manoeuvre Centre in Bovington, England, featuring advanced immersive simulators to support training for the new Ajax armoured fighting...

December 17, 2024
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Rheinmetall to deliver 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.

Rheinmetall has confirmed an order to supply Ukraine with an additional 20 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), with delivery planned for the first half of 2025.The company noted...

December 16, 2024
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Leonardo UK to deliver missile-deflecting electronic warfare decoys for US F-35s.

Leonardo UK has secured a $33 million contract from the U.S. Navy to supply BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable Decoys for integration into F-35 Lightning II jets. This marks the...

December 16, 2024
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India seals $1.5 billion agreement for 12 home-built Su-30MKI fighters.

India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a $1.5 billion agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. This contract helps...