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December 18, 2024
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Air Platforms

Tejas Expansion: IAF Floats RFP for 97 Additional Jets

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 97 additional Tejas Mark-IA fighter jets. This move, which follows...

December 18, 2024
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CV90 Vehicles Get Cyber Boost with Clavister’s CyberArmour

Swedish cybersecurity firm Clavister has secured a SEK 53 million (USD 4.7 million) contract from BAE Systems Hägglunds to provide its CyberArmour system for CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. This...

December 17, 2024
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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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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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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 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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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 16, 2024
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Portugal purchases 12 Embraer A-29N Super Tucano planes.

Portugal became the launch customer of the new variant of this sophisticated trainer and light assault aircraft when the Portuguese Ministry of National Defense signed a contract with Embraer...

December 16, 2024
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For US F-35s, Leonardo UK will supply EW decoy missiles that attract missiles.

After being authorized for the radar decoy in July, Leonardo UK has been granted a $33 million deal by the US Navy to deliver its BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable...

December 16, 2024
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India spends $1.5 billion on 12 domestically produced Su-30MKI aircraft.

In order to replenish losses, the Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has contracted state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force....