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November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

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 27, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

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 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

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....

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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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Unmanned Systems

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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Naval Platforms

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 26, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

BAE Systems reveals the UK’s first extra-large autonomous military submarine.

BAE Systems has showcased its new extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV), named Herne. Designed for tasks like underwater infrastructure protection, submarine warfare support, and covert intelligence gathering, the Herne...

November 26, 2024
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Naval Platforms

NVL Group begins construction of a new reconnaissance vessel for the German Navy.

NVL Group has begun building the German Navy’s new Type 424 reconnaissance ship by cutting the first steel plate, signifying the project’s official start. Under a revised 2023 contract,...

November 26, 2024
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Air Platforms

India to acquire Russian Tu-160M strategic bombers for its air force fleet.

Russia has reportedly proposed selling its advanced Tu-160M “White Swan” strategic bombers to India, a move that could significantly elevate the Indian Air Force’s strategic capabilities. While India reviews...