Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

December 18, 2024
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Air Platforms

MYP-III Deal Secures Continued Production of Super Hornet Fighters

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $33.8 million contract modification by the U.S. Navy. This contract is for the supply of four test controller processors and ten infrared receivers...

December 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Economic Explosives Unveils Major Drone Testing Site in Nagpur

Nagpur-based Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL) has significantly advanced India’s indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities by opening the country’s largest private-sector runway and testing facility for long-range drones. This...

December 17, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Saudi Arabia Purchases Three Additional Spanish Corvettes

In order to build three more Avante 2200 corvettes, Saudi Arabia has agreed to a deal with Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia. This follows a previous contract for five ships...

December 17, 2024
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Communication and Electronic

Sweden purchases naval radar that can identify sea-skimming missiles.

Saab has been hired by Sweden to supply its navy with the Sea Giraffe 1X radar system. The contract for 340 million Swedish kronor ($31 million) will be fulfilled...

December 17, 2024
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Land Platforms

20 Additional Marders Bound for Ukraine from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has announced it will supply Ukraine with 20 additional Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). These vehicles are expected to be delivered in the first half of 2025....

December 17, 2024
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Training and Simulation

Ajax Training Center Operational in British Army

A state-of-the-art facility has been established at the British Army’s Combat Manoeuvre Centre in Bovington, England, featuring advanced immersive simulators. These simulators are specifically designed to support synthetic military...

December 17, 2024
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Land Platforms

Bradley 2.0: The Next Step in Armored Vehicle Modernization

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded BAE Systems Land & Armaments a $656.2 million contract for the continued production of Bradley armored fighting vehicles, including the M7A4 and...

December 17, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Project-76: Indian Navy’s indigenous submarine design moves forward.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has confirmed that Project-76—India’s next major submarine initiative aimed at developing a new class of indigenous conventional diesel-electric submarines—is in its early stages....

December 17, 2024
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Air Platforms

Greece to Purchase Switchblade Kamikaze Drones from the US

The Greek army’s acquisition of Switchblade kamikaze drones has been authorized by the Government Council for Foreign and Defense Affairs. The Hellenic ground forces and special operations units will...

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms

The first of two A400M transport planes arrives in Kazakhstan.

In a handover ceremony held in Almaty, Airbus delivered the first of two A400M military transport planes to the Republic of Kazakhstan. The second plane is expected to be...