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November 27, 2024
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Louisiana Company Selected to Build Polar Icebreaker for U.S. Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard has granted Offshore Service Vessels LLC a $125 million contract to supply an icebreaker for polar missions. The company will provide the MV Aiviq, a...

November 27, 2024
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L3Harris to Support Development of F-35 Maintenance Facility for Canada’s Air Force

Canada has teamed up with L3Harris’ Quebec division to explore building a maintenance hub for its incoming F-35 fighter fleet. As part of a broader plan to replace the...

November 27, 2024
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Russia Debuts New Flamethrower Drone Designed to Compete with Ukraine’s Dragon UAV

Russian developers have unveiled a new unmanned aerial vehicle capable of projecting fire to eliminate nearby threats. Dubbed the “flamethrower drone,” it carries a flammable liquid tank and can...

November 27, 2024
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Israel Approves Acquisition of Advanced Corvettes and a Large Batch of JLTV Armored Vehicles

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has approved the procurement of new-generation missile corvettes and a large number of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to modernize its naval and ground...

November 26, 2024
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BAE Systems reveals the UK’s first extra-large autonomous military submarine.

BAE Systems has showcased its new extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV), named Herne. Designed for tasks like underwater infrastructure protection, submarine warfare support, and covert intelligence gathering, the Herne...

November 26, 2024
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NVL Group begins construction of a new reconnaissance vessel for the German Navy.

NVL Group has begun building the German Navy’s new Type 424 reconnaissance ship by cutting the first steel plate, signifying the project’s official start. Under a revised 2023 contract,...

November 26, 2024
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India to acquire Russian Tu-160M strategic bombers for its air force fleet.

Russia has reportedly proposed selling its advanced Tu-160M “White Swan” strategic bombers to India, a move that could significantly elevate the Indian Air Force’s strategic capabilities. While India reviews...

November 26, 2024
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Boeing secures $2.4 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to supply additional KC-46 refueling aircraft.

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion deal to supply 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus refueling aircraft as part of the program’s 11th lot. With this new...

November 26, 2024
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Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree in principle on the upcoming batch of F-35 fighter jets.

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a preliminary agreement for the next two production batches—lots 18 and 19—of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Though final details are still...

November 22, 2024
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Romania, a NATO Ally, Finalizes Agreement with US to Acquire F-35 Fighter Aircraft

Romania, a NATO member, has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 32 F-35 fighter jets, marking the country’s largest military investment to date. The $6.5 billion...