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November 28, 2024
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Romania Signs Deal with Turkey’s Otokar for Indigenous COBRA II Tactical Vehicles

Turkish land systems manufacturer Otokar has signed a multi-year contract with Romtehnica, on behalf of the Romanian Ministry of Defense, for the supply of 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 light...

November 28, 2024
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Armenia Reportedly Eyeing Greek S-300s to Complement Indian Akash and Pinaka Systems

Greece is reportedly considering transferring an unknown number of its S-300 air defense systems to Armenia, which is actively pursuing a comprehensive military modernization program through new arms acquisitions....

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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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 7, 2024
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Romania Plans to Buy 44 Used Amphibious Combat Vehicles from the US

Romania’s Ministry of Defense plans to acquire 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) from the United States, doubling the original order envisioned in 2023. This move aligns with Bucharest’s...

October 28, 2024
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$2 Billion US Air Defense, Radar Package Approved for Taiwan

The US State Department has given the green light to a $1.94 billion sale of air defense and radar equipment to Taiwan. Included in the package are NASAMS and...

October 28, 2024
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Polish Defense Firm Introduces VSHORAD System with Programmable Rounds

The Polish defense firm Pit-Radwar has unveiled the SA-35MM, a VSHORAD system equipped with a 35mm cannon and programmable airburst ammo. The ammunition is inductively programmed to explode at...

October 22, 2024
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India Unveils Fourth Nuclear Submarine Quietly; Ex-Project Director Labels First Submarine a “Historic Landmark”

India has quietly introduced its fourth locally constructed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, codenamed S-4*, which can launch nuclear missiles. The first indigenous SSBN was launched in 2009 and commissioned...

October 20, 2024
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Hanwha Defense from South Korea Introduces New Wheeled Howitzer for US Army Program.

South Korea’s Hanwha Defense has revealed a new wheeled self-propelled howitzer for the U.S. Army, integrating the K9A2 turret with a Mack Defense military truck chassis. This entry is...

October 19, 2024
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BAE Systems Presents New AMPV Variant Armed with KONGSBERG 30mm Cannon Turret.

BAE Systems has launched a new variant of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), now equipped with the KONGSBERG Medium Caliber Turret (MCT). The AMPV, a tracked armored vehicle that...