Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

January 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft weapon has been ordered by Ukraine.

Rheinmetall has been contracted by Ukraine to provide 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft weapon. The new order, which is supported by Germany, consists of 180,000 rounds of High...

January 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Textron Systems’ MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde drone is delivered to the US Army.

As part of the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems program, Textron Systems’ MK 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) Aerosonde drone has been given to the US Army. The delivery was...

January 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

The US sells switchblade drones and tactical radios to Lithuania.

Lithuania has made a number of agreements with the US to purchase manpack radios and small unmanned aerial systems. The contracts include manpack radios from L3Harris worth about $25...

January 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Pakistan Navy receives the Fourth Yarmook Patrol Vessel from Damen

The Pakistan Navy has received the fourth Yarmook-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) from Damen in Constanta, Romania. The Dutch shipyard was given the contract to construct the PNS Yamama...

January 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

The newest T-90M and T-72M tanks, equipped with more than 100 improvements, are delivered to Russia.

In the midst of growing battlefield losses, Russia’s Uralvagonzavod has delivered new sets of improved T-90M and T-72B3M main battle tanks to the Russian Army. The tanks have more...

January 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Saudi Arabia gets the go-ahead from the United States to purchase $78.5 million worth of lightweight torpedoes.

Under a $78.5 million arrangement, the United States government has given Saudi Arabia permission to purchase MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes. Saudi has requested 20 lightweight torpedoes that...

January 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Serbia agrees to a $335 million contract for Israeli PULS artillery systems and Hermes drones.

To improve its position in the regional arms race with competing Croatia, Serbia has completed the purchase of Israeli-made PULS artillery rocket systems and Hermes 900 reconnaissance drones. The...

January 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Estonia receives Volvo military vehicles in 4×4 and 6×6 configurations.

As part of a modernization program signed in 2023, the Estonian Defense Forces received 4×4 and 6×6 military trucks from Volvo. The Volvo fleet, which makes use of the...

January 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

The United States and Pakistan are sending military aircraft to Sri Lanka.

To strengthen the nation’s air force capabilities, Sri Lanka is purchasing more American Bell 206 helicopters aircraft and a Pakistani Chengdu J-7 airplane. Eight of the 206 choppers in...

January 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Four A-29 Super Tucanos from Embraer Will Be Delivered to an African Customer

The Brazilian manufacturer stated that the military user is the sixth operator of the Super Tucano in the African region as a result of the purchase. The four A-29...