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December 9, 2024
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Russian Navy Designs Cayman-Class (Project 117113) to Upgrade Its Ivan Gren-Class Landing Ships

The Russian Navy is upgrading its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with the new Project 117113 Cayman variant. The design, by Nevskoye Design Bureau under USC, was revealed at “Fleet-2024”...

December 7, 2024
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden and Denmark Jointly Order $2.3 Billion Worth of Armored Combat Vehicles

Sweden and Denmark have finalized a joint order with a Swedish defense firm for 205 CV90 combat vehicles. According to the deal, 115 units will be allocated to Denmark,...

Lockheed Martin Signs $245 Million Agreement to Upgrade US Navy’s MK 48 Torpedoes

Lockheed Martin has secured a $245 million contract extension from the US Naval Sea Systems Command for its MK 48 Guidance and Control (G&C) initiative. This enhancement will upgrade...

December 6, 2024
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Hungary Officially Commissions Leopard 2A7HU Main Battle Tanks into Its Army

The Hungarian Armed Forces have expanded their fleet with additional Leopard 2A7HU tanks, boosting their ground capabilities. The Klapka György 1st Armored Brigade reported on social media that four...

India Introduces Revolutionary Stealth Technology to Render IAF Fighter Jets Nearly Radar-Invisible

IIT Kanpur has launched the Anālakṣhya Project, a groundbreaking venture focused on metamaterial cloaking technologies. This effort, led by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), is aimed at boosting...

December 6, 2024
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Roshel Launches New Medical Evacuation Version of Its Senator Armored Vehicle

Canadian defense firm Roshel has introduced an ambulance variant of its Senator 4×4 MRAP vehicle. The Senator Medical Evacuation version, based on the Ford F-550 chassis, features a rear...

December 6, 2024
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Assessing the Indian Navy’s Consideration of the F-35B Fighter Jet

The Indian Navy has been actively exploring options to upgrade its carrier-based fighter jet fleet. Among the most ambitious proposals was the possible procurement of the F-35B Lightning II,...

Raytheon Secures $590 Million Contract to Manufacture Next-Generation Mid-Band Jamming System

Raytheon, a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has received a $590 million follow-on production deal from the U.S. Navy for its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. This...

December 5, 2024
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India and Nigeria Deepen Strategic Defense Ties

During a significant diplomatic visit by the Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria, both countries deepened cooperation in defense, economic growth, and food security through the signing of several key...

December 5, 2024
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Kongsberg Offers Naval Strike Missile Integration for Indian MH-60R Helicopters

To enhance India’s maritime strike capabilities, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has proposed fitting the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters with its advanced Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The Navy currently...