December, 2024 - globaldefencemagazine.com

Swedish Navy Awards Saab Contract for Sea Giraffe 1X Radar Systems

On December 13, 2024, Saab announced it had received a contract from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply Sea Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Swedish Navy. The...

December 13, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sikorsky lands full $376 million funding to deliver Black Hawk helicopters to the US Army.

The US Army has granted Sikorsky $376 million to continue producing and delivering UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. This follows a previous $52 million order for HH-60Ms, and...

The Swedish military places an order with Saab for Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar systems.

Saab has received a SEK 340 million order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for its Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar systems. Deliveries, scheduled between 2024 and 2026, will...

December 13, 2024
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems secures a $168 million contract to upgrade the Striker II helmet for Eurofighter pilots.

BAE Systems has secured a £133 million ($168 million) contract from the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium to further develop the Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display. This funding will support the next...

December 12, 2024
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Land Platforms
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Saudi Arabia Orders Three More Avante 2200 Corvettes from Navantia

On December 11, 2024, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence formalized an agreement with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to construct three additional Avante 2200 corvettes. These new vessels will follow the...

December 12, 2024
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Land Platforms
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Czech Republic Expands Tank Fleet with More Leopard 2A4 MBTs

Rheinmetall has confirmed a new deal to supply 14 additional Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks to the Czech Republic. The contract, signed by Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH CEO Björn Bernhard...

December 12, 2024
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

India and the UK partner to co-develop a new fleet of amphibious warships for the Indian Navy.

India’s long-standing plan to acquire amphibious warships (Landing Platform Docks) is gaining momentum. India and the UK are now working together to design and develop electric propulsion systems for...

December 9, 2024
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Russian Navy Designs Cayman-Class (Project 117113) to Upgrade Its Ivan Gren-Class Landing Ships

The Russian Navy is upgrading its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with the new Project 117113 Cayman variant. The design, by Nevskoye Design Bureau under USC, was revealed at “Fleet-2024”...

December 9, 2024
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New Product Launches

China Reveals Mobile Electromagnetic Weapon System Designed to Counter Aerial Attacks

China has unveiled a new defensive innovation: the Metal Storm mobile electromagnetic weapon system. Installed on a 6×6 military vehicle, the gun is tailored for terminal defense roles against...

Raytheon’s Advanced NGJ-MB Jamming Pod Enhances EA-18 Growler’s Electronic Warfare Capabilities

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) received a $590 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the continued production of the NGJ-MB jamming pod. This technology aims to improve the Navy’s ability...