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December 4, 2024
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Land Platforms

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 3, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

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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Air Platforms

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...

November 29, 2024
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Air Platforms

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 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

Romania and the Turkish Company Otokar Sign a Contract for Domestically Produced COBRA II Tactical Armored Vehicles

Romtehnica, acting on behalf of the Romanian Ministry of Defense, inked an agreement with Turkish land systems manufacturer Otokar to deliver 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 light tactical armored vehicles....

November 28, 2024
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Armenia might receive a Greek S-300 AD system and work alongside Indian Akash and Pinaka.

Armenia, which is now undergoing a comprehensive military upgrade through arms acquisitions, may soon get an unspecified quantity of Greek S-300 air defense systems. Greek military forces are “at...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Israel Authorizes the Purchase of “Hundreds” of JLTVs and Next-Gen Corvettes

The Israeli government has approved the purchase of “hundreds” of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and next-generation corvettes for its military. The Israeli Navy will shortly replace its outdated...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

The US Coast Guard will receive a polar icebreaker from a Louisiana company.

Offshore Service Vessels LLC, a marine transportation company, has been given a contract by the US Coast Guard to supply a commercially available icebreaker ship to support missions in...

November 27, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

An ammunition production line will be established in Pakistan by a Turkish company.

Wah Industries Limited (WIL) and Turkish defense firm Repkon have inked a deal to set up a 155mm artillery shell production and filling facility in Pakistan.The partnership intends to...

November 26, 2024
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Air Platforms

Lockheed and the Pentagon secure a handshake agreement for the upcoming F-35s

Two additional lots of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters have been agreed to in a handshake between the Pentagon and Lockheed Martin.According to a joint announcement from the F-35 Joint...