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November 21, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Latvia Expands Armored Fleet with Purchase of 56 Additional Patria Carriers

Latvia has awarded Finnish firm Patria a contract exceeding 60 million euros ($63.3 million) for the construction and delivery of an additional 56 Patria armored personnel carriers (APCs). These...

November 20, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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14th Freedom-Variant Littoral Combat Ship Joins US Navy Fleet

The US Navy has officially commissioned its 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket (LCS 27), during a ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts. This commissioning follows the vessel’s acceptance...

November 20, 2024
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Pennsylvania-Based Firm Awarded Contract to Provide Respiratory Gear to US Coast Guard

MSA Safety has been awarded a $33-million contract to provide new respiratory protective solutions to the US Coast Guard. Under this agreement, the Pennsylvania-based company will supply its proprietary...

US Air Force Takes Delivery of Northrop’s Stand-in Attack Weapon Test Round

Northrop Grumman has delivered its Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile to the US Air Force, a weapon specifically designed to engage rapidly relocatable threats. This test missile will...

November 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

First Two SIRTAP UAV Prototypes from Airbus Set for Unveiling by 2025

Airbus has reported substantial progress in the development of the initial high-performance SIRTAP drones intended for the Spanish Armed Forces. Currently, two SIRTAP prototypes are in the final assembly...

November 20, 2024
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

NV.17 Hybrid Helicopter Unveiled by Russia to Bridge Light and Heavy Classes

The development of Russia’s new NV.17 hybrid helicopter has progressed to the technical design phase, having successfully completed its preliminary and draft design stages. This medium-class helicopter, developed by...

November 20, 2024
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Air Platforms
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Fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules Delivered to New Zealand to Enhance Air Transport Fleet

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) recently expanded its fleet with the arrival of its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft, registered as NZ7014, at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai,...

US Army Enhances Ground Combat Vehicle Defense with BAE’s New Electronic Warfare System

BAE Systems has been awarded a follow-on contract by the U.S. Army for the continued development of its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS). This advanced electronic warfare technology is...

November 19, 2024
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Air Platforms
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US, UK, and Australia Sign Pact on Hypersonic Weapons Testing, Says Pentagon

The Pentagon has unveiled a new hypersonic testing partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom, dubbed the Hypersonic Flight Test and Experimentation (HyFliTE) project, which aims to enhance facilities...

November 19, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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Croatia to Purchase Six Bayraktar TB2 UAVs in $95 Million Agreement

The Croatian government has finalized a deal to acquire six Bayraktar TB2 drones for $95 million. The procurement, driven by an urgent need expressed by the Armed Forces of...