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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...

November 26, 2024
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Air Platforms

US Air Force Awards $2.4 Billion Deal to Boeing for KC-46 Aerial Refuelers

The Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion contract for an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers. This award, covering the 11th lot of tankers, increases Boeing’s worldwide...

November 26, 2024
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Air Platforms

Russian Tu-160M Bombers May Join Indian Air Force Fleet

Russia has reportedly presented India with an offer to acquire its Tu-160M strategic bombers, famously known as the “White Swan,” a move that could significantly enhance the Indian Air...

November 22, 2024
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Air Platforms

Romania Signs F-35 Procurement Deal with United States

Romania, a NATO member, has signed an agreement with Washington to acquire 32 F-35 jets, marking an unprecedented expenditure for the country bordering Ukraine. This acquisition makes Romania the...

November 21, 2024
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US Marine Corps Awards $200M MADIS C-UAS Contract to Anduril

Anduril Industries has secured a $200-million contract to enhance the US Marine Corps’ Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) with its Anvil counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solution. The company...