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December 12, 2024
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Saudi Arabia Orders Three More Avante 2200 Corvettes from Navantia

On December 11, 2024, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence formalized an agreement with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to construct three additional Avante 2200 corvettes. These new vessels will follow the...

December 9, 2024
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China Reveals Mobile Electromagnetic Weapon System Designed to Counter Aerial Attacks

China has unveiled a new defensive innovation: the Metal Storm mobile electromagnetic weapon system. Installed on a 6×6 military vehicle, the gun is tailored for terminal defense roles against...

December 7, 2024
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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,...

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...

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 4, 2024
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Czech Republic Expands Tank Fleet With 14 More Leopard 2 A4s from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall Landsysteme will deliver an additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Czech Republic by 2026, under a new contract announced by the Czech Ministry...

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 28, 2024
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Ukraine showcases upgraded Leopard 2A4 tank variant during military drills.

As part of its military modernization, Ukraine has introduced a modified version of the Leopard 2A4 tank during a live-fire exercise. This demonstration involved the recently formed 155th Separate...

November 21, 2024
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Anduril Secures $200 Million Contract to Equip US Marine Corps MADIS with Counter-Drone Capabilities

Anduril Industries has secured a $200 million contract to enhance the US Marine Corps’ Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) using its Anvil counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS). The Anvil...