Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

January 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

The first US-made M1A2 Abrams tanks are accepted by Poland.

As part of a foreign military sale from 2022, the US has delivered the first batch of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland. The package, which arrived in...

January 21, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US Army Acquires Switchblade Attack Drones for Infantry Soldiers

As part of the US Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS), AeroVironment has been contracted to provide Switchblade loitering munitions. The $55.3 million contract is the second...

January 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

Two additional H225M Caracal helicopters are delivered to France.

Two H225M Caracal helicopters have been handed over to the air and space force by France’s defense procurement agency. The aircraft are the first two of eight H225M Caracals...

January 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

For Japan, Kawasaki will manufacture seventeen Chinook military helicopters.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has been awarded a contract by Japan to manufacture 17 CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for the military. Tokyo will spend 161.1 billion yen ($1 billion) on...

January 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

BAE Receives $85 Million Network Tactical Common Data Link Contract from US Navy

BAE Systems has won an $85 million contract to create and supply more Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) systems for the US Navy. NTCDL will facilitate the real-time...

January 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India Orders Medium-Range Air Defense Missiles for Naval Ships

India has tasked Bharat Dynamics Limited with supplying Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) to the Indian Navy. Over 70 MRSAMs are expected to be delivered as part of the 29.6...

January 17, 2025
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Germany’s Skynex is chosen by Italy as its new short-range air defense system.

Italy has made the formal decision to employ Germany’s Skynex air defense system in order to strengthen its air space protection. The manufacturer Rheinmetall revealed that a 73 million...

January 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Embraer sells Uruguay five A-29 Super Tucanos.

Brazilian company Embraer has sold five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). The agreement includes a flight simulator, integrated logistics services, and mission gear. They...

January 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

The last Rafale fighter plane is delivered to the Greek Air Force.

The 24th and last Rafale fighter jet from the French Dassault Aviation has arrived at the Tanagra air base of the Hellenic Air Force. This most recent delivery is...

January 13, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Indonesia and India sign a $450 million deal for BrahMos missiles.

Indian media reports that Indonesia has begun the process of acquiring BrahMos cruise missiles from India.According to The New Indian Express, citing sources, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense sent...