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November 20, 2024
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Naval Platforms

The 14th Freedom Littoral Combat Ship of the US Navy Goes into Service

The USS Nantucket (LCS 27), the 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, has been put into service by the US Navy at Boston, Massachusetts.The occasion came after the ship was...

November 20, 2024
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Soldier Systems

The US Coast Guard will receive respiratory protection kits from a Pennsylvania company.

The US Coast Guard has awarded MSA Safety a $33 million contract to provide innovative respiratory protection systems.The project will provide the service’s operational surface fleet and support facilities...

November 20, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Stand-in Attack Weapon Test Missile Sent to US Air Force

The US Air Force has received a test missile from Northrop Grumman called the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), which is intended to take aim at threats that may be...

November 20, 2024
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Air Platforms

New Zealand adds a fourth C-130J-30 to its air transport fleet. Arrival of Super Hercules

After arriving at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, in late October 2024, the fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft was welcomed into the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) fleet. From...

November 20, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

The US Army Uses BAE Systems’ New Advanced Electronic Warfare to Strengthen Ground Combat Vehicle Protection

The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a follow-on contract to develop its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS), a cutting-edge electronic warfare technology intended to increase ground combat vehicle...

November 19, 2024
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Air Platforms

The Pentagon announces a deal with the UK and Australia for hypersonic testing.

In an effort to enhance facilities and information exchange across the three nations, the Pentagon announced a new collaboration with Australia and the United Kingdom for hypersonic testing.Known as...

November 19, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Six Bayraktar TB2 Drones Will Cost Croatia $95 Million

The $95 million acquisition of six Bayraktar TB2 drones has been approved by the Croatian government. A command and control center, an initial supply of spare components enough for...

November 19, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

Precision Strike Pinaka MBRL Variant Tested by India Flight

The Guided Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) has successfully completed flight testing by India’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). For multiple target engagement in salvo mode, the three-phase...

November 19, 2024
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Air Platforms

The US approves a $160 million contract for F-16 engine support for Greece.

A $160 million foreign military sale of F-16 engine support services to Greece has been approved by the US State Department.In order to guarantee ongoing operating preparedness, the package...

November 19, 2024
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Air Platforms

The German military receives the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters from Airbus.

The first of up to 82 H145Ms bought by Germany has been delivered by Airbus Helicopters at its Donauwörth factory less than a year after the contract was signed....