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November 15, 2024
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Leonardo to Supply ATR 42 Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Italian Coast Guard

Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply the Italian Coast Guard with a Multirole Maritime Patrol aircraft derived from the ATR 42-600 commercial platform. This procurement is part...

Taiwan Takes Delivery of Initial Shipment of ATACMS Missiles from the United States

Taiwan has taken delivery of its initial shipment of MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the United States. The exact quantity of missiles received has not been revealed,...

Kongsberg Secures $900 Million Contract from US Navy for Naval Strike Missiles

The US Navy and Marine Corps have entered into a five-year agreement with Kongsberg for the procurement of its Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs). Valued at 10 billion kroner ($900...

November 14, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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Morocco Reportedly Purchases Bayraktar Akinci Drones from Turkey

Morocco is reportedly set to receive an unspecified number of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey, with deliveries expected to begin in February next year, according to local media sources....

November 13, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Euroatlas Introduces ‘Greyshark’ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

German defense and engineering company Euroatlas has unveiled its latest autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), named Greyshark, aimed at conducting undersea reconnaissance and surveillance missions. The advanced system was introduced...

Cerbair to Supply Drone Detection Systems for French Navy Patrol Ships

France’s defense procurement agency has contracted Cerbair to deliver drone detection systems for the French Navy’s seven newly acquired offshore patrol vessels. Cerbair will supply the naval variant of...

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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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

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...