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December 4, 2024
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Land Platforms

Rheinmetall to Deliver 14 Additional Leopard 2A4 Tanks to Czech Republic

Rheinmetall Landsysteme is set to deliver 14 additional Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks to the Czech Republic by the end of 2026, under a CZK 4 billion (approximately...

December 3, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI’s SeaGuardian UAV Chosen by JMSDF After Successful Evaluation Phase

On December 3, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the MQ-9B SeaGuardian for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial...

November 29, 2024
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Air Platforms

The MRFA tender of the IAF may suffer a setback since the cost of manufacturing locally is predicted to rise by $20 to $30 million for each aircraft.

The long-awaited Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which seeks to purchase 114 cutting-edge fighter planes, is facing a new hurdle. The cost...

November 29, 2024
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Air Platforms

In India’s AMCA production, Saab Offers Gripen-E for MRFA and provides aid.

Under its Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, the Swedish defense behemoth Saab has presented the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a robust bid that includes the Gripen-E fighter...

November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

Armenia Reportedly Eyeing Greek S-300s to Complement Indian Akash and Pinaka Systems

Greece is reportedly considering transferring an unknown number of its S-300 air defense systems to Armenia, which is actively pursuing a comprehensive military modernization program through new arms acquisitions....

November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

Romania Signs Deal with Turkey’s Otokar for Indigenous COBRA II Tactical Vehicles

Turkish land systems manufacturer Otokar has signed a multi-year contract with Romtehnica, on behalf of the Romanian Ministry of Defense, for the supply of 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 light...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Israeli Government Greenlights Purchase of Next-Generation Corvettes and JLTVs

The Israeli government has approved the acquisition of next-generation corvettes and “hundreds” of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to bolster its armed forces. As per a Ministry of Defense...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Louisiana Firm to Construct New Polar Icebreaker for Coast Guard Operations

The US Coast Guard has awarded Offshore Service Vessels LLC, a maritime transportation company, a $125-million contract to provide a commercially available icebreaker ship for missions in polar regions....

November 27, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

Turkey’s Defense Firm to Build Ammunition Production Line in Pakistan

Turkish defense company Repkon has partnered with Pakistan’s Wah Industries Limited (WIL) to establish a production and filling line for 155mm artillery shells in Pakistan. This collaboration aims to...

November 26, 2024
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Air Platforms

Handshake Deal Reached Between Pentagon and Lockheed for Upcoming F-35 Jets

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a preliminary agreement for the production of two additional lots (18 and 19) of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter air vehicles. While a...