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December 20, 2024
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Lithuania Orders LEOPARD 2 A8 Tanks From KNDS for Defense Modernization

Lithuania’s Defence Materiel Agency has signed a €950 million agreement with KNDS Deutschland for 44 LEOPARD 2 A8 main battle tanks. This marks Lithuania’s first step toward establishing an...

December 19, 2024
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CH-53K Helicopter Program Progresses as U.S. Marine Corps’ New Heavy-Lift Solution

Sikorsky Aircraft has been awarded three contracts from the U.S. Navy in support of the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter program. The first contract, valued at $175.7 million, covers 22 main...

December 19, 2024
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STM Begins Building Trio of Ada-Class Corvettes for Malaysia

Turkish shipbuilder STM has commenced construction of three Ada-class corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy, following a contract signed in June. A steel-cutting ceremony was held at STM’s facility...

December 18, 2024
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Clavister Chosen to Provide CyberArmour Security Suite for CV90 Combat Vehicles

Swedish firm Clavister has signed a SEK 53 million (approx. USD 4.7 million) agreement with BAE Systems Hägglunds to provide its CyberArmour cybersecurity suite for CV90 infantry fighting vehicles....

December 18, 2024
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IAF Issues RFP to HAL for Additional 97 Tejas Mk-IA Fighter Jets

The Indian Air Force has officially issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 more Tejas Mark-IA fighter aircraft. This step, which follows...

December 18, 2024
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Multi-Year Procurement III: Key Contract Details for Super Hornet Fighter Series

Lockheed Martin has received a $33.8 million contract modification to deliver avionics components for the F/A-18 fighter aircraft. The deal includes four test controller processors and ten infrared receivers....

December 18, 2024
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Economic Explosives Ltd. Inaugurates India’s Largest Private UAV Test Site in Nagpur

Nagpur-based Economic Explosives Ltd. (EEL) has established India’s largest privately-owned UAV testing facility, featuring a 1.4-kilometer runway for long-range drone trials. This site will support testing of EEL’s indigenous...

December 18, 2024
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Poland to Bolster Ground Forces With 80 Rosomak Armored Vehicles

Poland’s Ministry of Defense has committed to purchasing 80 enhanced KTO Rosomak armored personnel carriers in a 4.3 billion złoty ($1 billion) deal. The upgraded vehicles will feature expanded...

December 18, 2024
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Sweden Acquires Unmanned Underwater Systems for Naval Mine Detection

Sweden has contracted Saab to deliver an undisclosed number of AUV62-MR autonomous underwater vehicles for mine detection operations. These AUVs will support the navy in reconnaissance missions by scanning...

December 18, 2024
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India’s Army Acquires 8×8 Tactical Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Trailers

India’s Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with BEML Ltd. to supply high-mobility 8×8 vehicles and military-grade trailers for the Indian Army. The 8×8 vehicles are valued at ₹1.36...