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Trident II D5 Missile: Evolving to Meet New Strategic Threats

Systems Planning and Analysis has been awarded a $7 million contract extension to continue its work on the U.S. Navy’s Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missile system. This extension includes...

December 16, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Finalizes $310 Million Agreement for MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones from General Atomics

Poland has completed a $310 million agreement to acquire MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles from General Atomics. Signed on December 12 by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław...

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Stations F-35 Jets and NASAMS Air Defense Units in Poland

Norway has stationed its F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defense systems in Poland to bolster security around Rzeszów Airport, a key NATO logistics hub. The deployment enhances the...

December 14, 2024
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Britain, Italy, and Japan collaborate on creating a future advanced fighter aircraft.

The UK, Italy, and Japan have established a new partnership to create a next-generation supersonic fighter jet by 2035, which will replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo...

December 14, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Exploring India’s Preference for S-400 Over THAAD: A Detailed Analysis

India’s 2018 decision to procure Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system instead of the U.S.-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system reflects a strategic shift in its air...

December 13, 2024
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Soldier Systems
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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...

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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Air Platforms
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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...

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 12, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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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...