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January 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Saudi Arabia gets the go-ahead from the United States to purchase $78.5 million worth of lightweight torpedoes.

Under a $78.5 million arrangement, the United States government has given Saudi Arabia permission to purchase MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes. Saudi has requested 20 lightweight torpedoes that...

January 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Four A-29 Super Tucanos from Embraer Will Be Delivered to an African Customer

The Brazilian manufacturer stated that the military user is the sixth operator of the Super Tucano in the African region as a result of the purchase. The four A-29...

January 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The temporary Polar Icebreaker Vessel is accepted by the US Coast Guard.

Offshore Service Vessels has handed over the MV Aiviq, a replacement icebreaker vessel, to help the US Coast Guard’s polar cutter fleet modernization program. The primary function of the...

January 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Romania will get additional Patriot systems from RTX under a $946 million agreement.

To improve Romania’s air defense capabilities, RTX has signed a $946 million contract to provide more Patriot missile systems to the nation. Following previous purchases in 2017 and 2020,...

January 3, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

US and Japan agree on a $3.64 billion deal for 1,200 AMRAAM missiles.

The US State Department has approved a possible $3.64 billion sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Japan. Tokyo has requested 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs. In addition...

January 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The first shipment of BROLIS night warfare equipment arrives to the Lithuanian army.

As part of a larger investment in its soldiers, the Lithuanian Armed Forces just acquired its first shipment of night warfare equipment for 17 million euros ($17.7 million). This...

January 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

China Introduces Amphibious Attack Ship Capable of Launching Fighter Planes

The “Sichuan” is the People’s Liberation Army Navy of China’s first amphibious assault ship in the Type 076 class. It has a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tons, a...

January 2, 2025
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Land Platforms

More than 1,400 of the Italian Army’s logistics trucks will be supplied by Iveco in the future.

To provide 1,453 tactical-logistics trucks, Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), the Turin-based Iveco Group’s defense business, has agreed to a 755 million euro ($786 million) deal with the Italian government’s...

January 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

New KJ-3000 Early Warning and Control Aircraft Showcased by China

China recently unveiled a new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) plane intended to improve the nation’s ability to identify threats. The KJ-3000, which is built on Beijing’s native...

December 30, 2024
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Air Platforms

A definitive purchase of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from an unidentified client was announced by Embraer.

An unknown client placed a firm purchase with Embraer for six light attack and advanced trainer A-29 Super Tucanos. The 4Q24 backlog will include this order, and the delivery...