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November 8, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Brazilian Navy Teams Up with EDGE Group to Develop Maritime Counter-Drone Solutions

UAE defense giant EDGE Group has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to jointly develop and field advanced counter-drone systems for naval applications. The collaboration...

November 8, 2024
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Air Platforms

Dutch Ministry of Defence Orders 12 H225M Helicopters from Airbus

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of 12 H225M Caracal helicopters. The deal, concluded during the Euronaval defense exhibition in Paris,...

November 8, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Pakistan Successfully Test-Fires ‘SMASH’ Ballistic Missile from Naval Platform

The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a domestically developed ship-launched ballistic missile. As reported by the military’s media wing, the missile has a range of 350 kilometers (217 miles)...

November 7, 2024
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France to Deliver Two Offshore Patrol Vessels to Montenegro

French shipbuilder Kership has secured a contract to deliver two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to the Montenegrin Navy. The agreement, signed during a defense trade event in Paris, includes...

November 7, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

Swedish Armed Forces to Receive 22,500 More AK 24 Rifles from Sako

Sweden has placed an order with Finnish arms manufacturer Sako for an additional 22,500 Automatkarbin 24 (AK 24) assault rifles to enhance its military capabilities. This procurement is part...

November 7, 2024
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Land Platforms

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...

November 6, 2024
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Air Platforms

Canadian Air Force to Receive 19 H135 Training Helicopters from Airbus

For the first time, Airbus will deliver 19 H135 training helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as part of a contract signed with SkyAlyne, the provider of...

November 6, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Royal Australian Navy Receives Eighth Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Vessel from Austal

Austal has handed over the eighth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat to the Royal Australian Navy at Henderson, Western Australia. Named ADV Cape Schanck (313), the vessel is part of...

October 28, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Possible US Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia Approved

The US State Department has approved a proposed $440 million sale of over 1,000 TOW missiles to Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is set to receive 507 TOW 2A and...

October 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

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...