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January 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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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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Air Platforms
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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...

Japan Signs $3.64 Billion Agreement to Acquire 1,200 AMRAAM Missiles from U.S.

The U.S. State Department has approved a proposed $3.64 billion sale of AMRAAM missiles to Japan. The deal includes 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 missiles, as well as several guidance...

Lithuania Accepts Initial Delivery of BROLIS Night Vision Combat Equipment

Lithuania has taken delivery of the first shipment of advanced night combat gear as part of a €17 million ($17.7 million) procurement initiative. This initial batch includes BROLIS LP5X...

January 2, 2025
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China Reveals New Amphibious Warship Capable of Deploying Fighter Aircraft

The Chinese Navy has launched the “Sichuan,” its first Type 076-class amphibious assault ship. With a displacement exceeding 40,000 tons, dual island superstructure, and a full-length flight deck, it...

January 2, 2025
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Iveco Secures Deal to Deliver 1,400+ Advanced Logistics Vehicles to Italy’s Army

Iveco Defence Vehicles has secured a €755 million ($786 million) contract from Italy’s Directorate of Land Armaments to deliver 1,453 next-generation tactical-logistics trucks. As the defense branch of Italy’s...

January 2, 2025
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China Showcases Latest KJ-3000 Airborne Early Warning and Control System

China has unveiled the KJ-3000, a new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft built to boost the country’s aerial surveillance capabilities. Developed on the Y-20 strategic airlift platform,...