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November 11, 2024
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Textron to Build Nine Additional LCAC 100 Hovercraft for the U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has granted Textron Systems a $394.2 million contract to construct nine more LCAC 100-class Landing Craft Air Cushion vessels. This latest order follows an initial contract...

Pakistan Conducts Test Launch of New ‘SMASH’ Ship-Based Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Navy has successfully carried out the test launch of an indigenously developed ship-launched ballistic missile. As reported by the military’s official broadcaster, the missile has a range...

November 8, 2024
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Netherlands Places Order for 12 Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Airbus for the acquisition of 12 H225M Caracal helicopters, with the agreement finalized at the Euronaval defense exhibition in...

November 8, 2024
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EDGE Group and Brazilian Navy Collaborate to Develop Naval Anti-Drone Technology

The UAE-based defense firm EDGE Group has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to co-develop and implement naval counter-drone technologies. The partnership aims to establish...

November 7, 2024
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Romania to Acquire 44 Pre-Owned Amphibious Vehicles from the United States

Romania’s Ministry of Defense plans to purchase 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV-7 variant) from the United States, doubling its original 2023 order. This move aligns with Bucharest’s broader...

Sako to Supply an Additional 22,500 AK 24 Rifles to the Swedish Armed Forces

Sweden has placed an order with Finnish firearms manufacturer Sako for an additional 22,500 Automatkarbin 24 (AK 24) assault rifles for its military. This procurement falls under a bilateral...

November 7, 2024
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Montenegro Acquires Two Offshore Patrol Vessels from France

Montenegro has signed a deal with French shipbuilder Kership for the delivery of two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for its navy. The agreement, finalized during a defense trade show...

November 6, 2024
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Austal Hands Over Eighth Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy

Austal has delivered the Royal Australian Navy’s eighth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel, the ADV Cape Schanck (313), at its Henderson facility in Western Australia. The vessel is part of...

November 6, 2024
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Airbus to Supply 19 H135 Helicopters for Training to the Royal Canadian Air Force

Airbus is set to deliver 19 H135 training helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for the first time, following a contract signed with SkyAlyne, the provider of...

October 28, 2024
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US Army Inks Five-Year Agreement for Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 Nano Drones

Teledyne FLIR has landed a five-year contract to supply its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the US Army. These nano-unmanned aerial systems are being acquired under the...