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December 16, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

The Evolution of the Trident II D5 Missile for Modern Strategic Environments

Systems Planning and Analysis has been awarded a $7 million contract modification to exercise fiscal 2025 options in support of the Trident II Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Strategic Weapons System....

December 16, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

BrahMos-2K Hypersonic Missile Under Review by BrahMos Aerospace After Input

BrahMos Aerospace, in collaboration with Russia, is reassessing the BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile’s design and pricing after receiving a tepid response from potential stakeholders. Concerns over high development and...

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms

Embraer Eyes IAF Tender With Armed Version of C-390M Transport Aircraft

Embraer has proposed an armed variant of its C-390M Millennium for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) tender, which seeks 60 new aircraft, offering a multi-role...

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms

Portugal purchases 12 Embraer A-29N Super Tucano planes.

Portugal became the launch customer of the new variant of this sophisticated trainer and light assault aircraft when the Portuguese Ministry of National Defense signed a contract with Embraer...

December 14, 2024
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Air Platforms

Japan, Italy, and the United Kingdom will collaborate on the development of the next generation of fighter aircraft.

In a joint initiative, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan unveiled plans on Friday to create a supersonic next-generation fighter jet by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon. The new...

December 14, 2024
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Land Platforms

S-400 vs. THAAD: Understanding India’s Decision in Air Defense Procurement

In a landmark decision that signaled a shift in strategic defense priorities, India selected Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system over the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)...

December 13, 2024
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Air Platforms

Full funding for the US Army’s Black Hawk helicopters, amounting to $376 million, has been obtained by Sikorsky.

For the ongoing manufacturing and delivery of UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, the US Army has granted Sikorsky a total of $376 million. The army already has a...

December 13, 2024
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Communication and Electronic

Sweden orders Sea Giraffe 1x naval radar from Saab

The Swedish navy has ordered the Sea Giraffe 1X radar system from Saab through the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV). The order value is roughly SEK 340 million, with...

December 13, 2024
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Soldier Systems

BAE Secures $168 Million Contract to Improve Eurofighter Striker II Helmet

BAE Systems has been given a 133 million pound ($168 million) contract by the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium to further its Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD).The money will be used...

December 13, 2024
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Communication and Electronic

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Navy to supply its Sea Giraffe 1X radar system.

On December 13, 2024, Saab announced it had secured a SEK 340 million (EUR 29.5 million) contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to deliver Sea Giraffe 1X...