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India demonstrates underwater strike capabilities with K-4 missile launch from INS Arighaat.

India successfully conducted a test of the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from INS Arighaat, as reported by The Economic Times on November 28, 2024. The trial took place...

November 28, 2024
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Otokar of Turkey to supply Romania with domestically assembled COBRA II armored vehicles.

Romania’s Ministry of Defense, through Romtehnica, has signed a significant deal with Turkey’s Otokar to procure 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 tactical armored vehicles. Valued at €857 million, the agreement...

November 28, 2024
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Armenia may acquire Greece’s S-300 air defense system, potentially fielding it with India’s Akash and Pinaka.

As part of its defense overhaul, Armenia is likely to acquire an undisclosed number of Greek S-300 air defense systems. This move follows Greece’s transition from Russian-origin systems such...

November 27, 2024
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Israel Approves Acquisition of Advanced Corvettes and a Large Batch of JLTV Armored Vehicles

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has approved the procurement of new-generation missile corvettes and a large number of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to modernize its naval and ground...

November 27, 2024
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Russia Debuts New Flamethrower Drone Designed to Compete with Ukraine’s Dragon UAV

Russian developers have unveiled a new unmanned aerial vehicle capable of projecting fire to eliminate nearby threats. Dubbed the “flamethrower drone,” it carries a flammable liquid tank and can...

November 27, 2024
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L3Harris to Support Development of F-35 Maintenance Facility for Canada’s Air Force

Canada has teamed up with L3Harris’ Quebec division to explore building a maintenance hub for its incoming F-35 fighter fleet. As part of a broader plan to replace the...

November 27, 2024
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Louisiana Company Selected to Build Polar Icebreaker for U.S. Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard has granted Offshore Service Vessels LLC a $125 million contract to supply an icebreaker for polar missions. The company will provide the MV Aiviq, a...

November 27, 2024
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Navantia Finalizes Installation of Hydrogen-Based AIP System in S-80 Submarine Class

Spain’s Navantia shipyard in Cartagena has successfully integrated a Hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system into an S-80 class submarine, marking the first installation of a third-generation AIP system....

Turkish company to launch ammunition manufacturing facility in Pakistan.

Wah Industries Limited (WIL), in partnership with Turkish defense company Repkon, has agreed to establish a production and filling plant for 155mm artillery shells in Pakistan. The facility will...

November 26, 2024
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Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree in principle on the upcoming batch of F-35 fighter jets.

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a preliminary agreement for the next two production batches—lots 18 and 19—of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Though final details are still...