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November 26, 2024
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US Air Force Awards $2.4 Billion Deal to Boeing for KC-46 Aerial Refuelers

The Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion contract for an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers. This award, covering the 11th lot of tankers, increases Boeing’s worldwide...

November 26, 2024
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Russian Tu-160M Bombers May Join Indian Air Force Fleet

Russia has reportedly presented India with an offer to acquire its Tu-160M strategic bombers, famously known as the “White Swan,” a move that could significantly enhance the Indian Air...

November 26, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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NVL Group Kicks Off Build of Reconnaissance Ship for German Navy

NVL Group has commenced construction of the German Navy’s first reconnaissance ship, the new Type 424 intelligence-gathering vessel (AGI), by cutting its steel. This initiates the fulfillment of an...

November 26, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

UK’s First XL-Class Autonomous Submarine Unveiled by BAE Systems

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated “Herne,” an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV) built for military applications. This vessel is designed for a range of missions, including monitoring and protecting...

November 22, 2024
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Romania Signs F-35 Procurement Deal with United States

Romania, a NATO member, has signed an agreement with Washington to acquire 32 F-35 jets, marking an unprecedented expenditure for the country bordering Ukraine. This acquisition makes Romania the...

November 21, 2024
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US Marine Corps Awards $200M MADIS C-UAS Contract to Anduril

Anduril Industries has secured a $200-million contract to enhance the US Marine Corps’ Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) with its Anvil counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solution. The company...

November 21, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Pentagon Taps L3Harris for Command-and-Control Prototype Supporting Autonomous Swarms

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected L3Harris to prototype a command-and-control (C2) system capable of simultaneously operating multiple autonomous assets. L3Harris is tasked with providing a user interface...

November 21, 2024
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Lockheed Martin Delivers Last Two S-70i Helicopters to Poland

Lockheed Martin, through its Polish segment PZL Mielec, has completed the delivery of the final two S-70i medium transport/utility helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces, finalizing a 2021 contract...

November 21, 2024
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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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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...