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January 6, 2025
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Sri Lanka to Acquire Military Aircraft From the US and Pakistan

Sri Lanka is enhancing its air force with the acquisition of American and Pakistani aircraft. The purchase includes eight Bell 206 helicopters in the TH-57 Sea Ranger military variant...

January 6, 2025
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Estonia Acquires Military-Grade 4×4 and 6×6 Trucks From Volvo

As part of a defense modernization initiative launched in 2023, Estonia has received new 4×4 and 6×6 military trucks from Volvo. The delivery includes 44R and 66R models designed...

January 6, 2025
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Rheinmetall Delivers KF41 Lynx Demonstrator to Italian Armed Forces

Rheinmetall has sent a KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to Italy for testing, as the country considers modernizing its tracked armored fleet. This move comes as part of Italy’s...

January 6, 2025
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BAE Systems Chosen by US Army to Develop Next-Gen Multi-Domain Cannon

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract to develop the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC), a system designed to fire hypersonic rounds. Announced in late 2024, the sole-source...

January 6, 2025
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Serbia Inks $335 Million Agreement for Israeli Artillery and Drone Systems

Serbia has sealed a $335 million agreement to acquire Israel’s PULS artillery rocket systems and Hermes 900 surveillance drones. This strategic procurement aims to boost Serbia’s military strength in...

January 6, 2025
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China Unveils Machine Gun Capable of Firing 450,000 Rounds per Minute

Chinese engineers have unveiled a revolutionary machine gun with a firing speed of 450,000 rounds per minute per barrel. Developed in Taiyuan, central China, the system can be fitted...

U.S. Approves $78.5 Million Deal to Supply Lightweight Torpedoes to Saudi Arabia

The US has approved a potential $78.5 million sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia. The package includes 20 ready-to-fire torpedoes, additional exercise variants, spare...

January 3, 2025
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Embraer Confirms Sale of Four A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft to Unnamed African Nation

Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer has signed an agreement to deliver four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to an unspecified African nation. The light attack and trainer aircraft will support diverse...

January 3, 2025
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U.S. Coast Guard Takes Delivery of Temporary Polar Icebreaker Ship

To support the modernization of its polar cutter fleet, the US Coast Guard has acquired a temporary icebreaker, the MV Aiviq. Delivered by Offshore Service Vessels, the ship will...

January 3, 2025
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Raytheon Technologies Secures $946 Million Contract to Supply Romania With Additional Patriot Defense Systems

RTX has been awarded a $946 million contract to supply Romania with additional Patriot missile defense systems, enhancing the nation’s air defense capabilities. This marks Romania’s third procurement of...