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November 14, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Morocco Reportedly Purchases Bayraktar Akinci Drones from Turkey

Morocco is reportedly set to receive an unspecified number of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey, with deliveries expected to begin in February next year, according to local media sources....

November 13, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Euroatlas Introduces ‘Greyshark’ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

German defense and engineering company Euroatlas has unveiled its latest autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), named Greyshark, aimed at conducting undersea reconnaissance and surveillance missions. The advanced system was introduced...

Cerbair to Supply Drone Detection Systems for French Navy Patrol Ships

France’s defense procurement agency has contracted Cerbair to deliver drone detection systems for the French Navy’s seven newly acquired offshore patrol vessels. Cerbair will supply the naval variant of...

November 11, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Textron to Build Nine Additional LCAC 100 Hovercraft for the U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has granted Textron Systems a $394.2 million contract to construct nine more LCAC 100-class Landing Craft Air Cushion vessels. This latest order follows an initial contract...

November 8, 2024
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

EDGE Group and Brazilian Navy Collaborate to Develop Naval Anti-Drone Technology

The UAE-based defense firm EDGE Group has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to co-develop and implement naval counter-drone technologies. The partnership aims to establish...

November 8, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands Places Order for 12 Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Airbus for the acquisition of 12 H225M Caracal helicopters, with the agreement finalized at the Euronaval defense exhibition in...

Pakistan Conducts Test Launch of New ‘SMASH’ Ship-Based Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Navy has successfully carried out the test launch of an indigenously developed ship-launched ballistic missile. As reported by the military’s official broadcaster, the missile has a range...

November 7, 2024
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Montenegro Acquires Two Offshore Patrol Vessels from France

Montenegro has signed a deal with French shipbuilder Kership for the delivery of two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for its navy. The agreement, finalized during a defense trade show...

Sako to Supply an Additional 22,500 AK 24 Rifles to the Swedish Armed Forces

Sweden has placed an order with Finnish firearms manufacturer Sako for an additional 22,500 Automatkarbin 24 (AK 24) assault rifles for its military. This procurement falls under a bilateral...

November 7, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Romania to Acquire 44 Pre-Owned Amphibious Vehicles from the United States

Romania’s Ministry of Defense plans to purchase 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV-7 variant) from the United States, doubling its original 2023 order. This move aligns with Bucharest’s broader...