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December 23, 2024
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U.S. Army Advances M1A2 SEP Program to Digitize Abrams Main Battle Tank

General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded an $18.9 million contract modification to provide technical services for the Abrams main battle tank. The support work will take place in...

December 23, 2024
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IAF and DRDO Start Astra Missile Integration Trials on Su-30 MKI Fighters

The Indian Air Force and DRDO have initiated modifications on six Su-30 MKI fighter jets to integrate the indigenous Astra air-to-air missile system. This upgrade aims to enhance the...

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...

Raytheon Showcases Evolution of Standard Missiles from SM-1 to SM-6 for Naval Defense

Raytheon has received a $24.5 million contract modification to procure parts needed to address obsolescence issues in the SM-6 missile production line. The work will support continued manufacturing of...

December 20, 2024
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Lithuania Procures Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks to Enhance Ground Forces

Lithuania’s Defence Materiel Agency has signed a EUR 950 million agreement with Germany’s BAAINBw to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from KNDS Deutschland. The deal includes spare...

Rheinmetall and KNDS Win Contract to Equip 10,000 German Military Vehicles with Digital Radios

The ArGe D-LBO consortium, formed by KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has secured a EUR 1.98 billion contract from Germany’s BAAINBw to modernize the Bundeswehr’s vehicle-based command-and-control systems. Over six...

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 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 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...

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...