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December 6, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

In a $245 million agreement, Lockheed Martin will improve the MK 48 torpedo used by the US Navy.

The US Naval Sea Systems Command has given Lockheed Martin a $245 million contract extension for the MK 48 Guidance and Control (G&C) program. The most recent iteration of...

December 6, 2024
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Air Platforms

Indian Navy Explores Potential of F-35B for Carrier Operations

The Indian Navy has evaluated several advanced carrier-based fighter options, with Lockheed Martin’s F-35B Lightning II—its fifth-generation STOVL (short take-off and vertical landing) variant—standing out as a compelling candidate....

December 6, 2024
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Land Platforms

New Leopard 2A7HU tanks are inducted into the Hungarian Army.

In order to increase its ground fighting capabilities, the Hungarian Defense Forces has added more Leopard 2A7HU tanks to its arsenal. The Klapka György 1st Armored Brigade announced on...

December 5, 2024
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Communication and Electronic

Raytheon Receives $590 Million Manufacturing Contract for Next Generation Jammer Mid-band

The U.S. Navy has given Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) firm, a follow-on manufacturing order worth $590 million for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. The Royal Australian...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

Japanese Defense Ministry Picks T-6C Texan II to Train Next-Gen JASDF Pilots

On November 29, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Defence announced its selection of Textron Aviation Defense’s Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop trainer to replace the Fuji T-7 aircraft currently used...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

Boeing to Deliver Additional Trio of CH-47F Block II Chinooks to U.S. Army

On December 4, 2024, the U.S. Army awarded Boeing a Lot 3 contract valued at $135 million (€127.7 million) for the production of three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook...

December 5, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Unmanned Guardian of the Fleet: The MQ-4C Triton’s Role in Poseidon Operations

Argon ST Inc. has secured an $18 million contract to perform repairs on the communications interface unit supporting the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system. The work will take place...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

HAL Eyes Strategic Alliance to Build Advanced EW Suite for Light Combat Helicopter

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s leading aerospace and defense firm, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the co-development of an advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) suite to enhance...

December 5, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Kongsberg Suggests Equipping Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawks With Naval Strike Missiles

In a strategic step to bolster the Indian Navy’s maritime strike capabilities, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has proposed integrating its advanced Naval Strike Missile (NSM) with the Navy’s MH-60R...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

India and Nigeria continue to bolster their military partnership.

During a landmark visit by the Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria, both nations advanced their strategic partnership through a series of agreements signed on November 12, focusing on defense,...