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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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Missile & Missile Defence

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 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 7, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

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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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...

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...

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...

October 28, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Gives Green Light to Potential Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has authorized a potential $440 million sale of more than 1,000 TOW missiles to Saudi Arabia. The deal includes 507 TOW 2A and 507 TOW...

October 28, 2024
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Polish Company Launches VSHORAD System Featuring Programmable Ammunition

Polish defense company Pit-Radwar has introduced the SA-35MM, a very short-range air defense system built around a 35mm cannon and equipped with programmable airburst ammunition. The system’s rounds are...

October 28, 2024
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US Greenlights $2 Billion Air Defense and Radar Deal for Taiwan

The US State Department has authorized a $1.94 billion sale of air defense and long-range radar systems to Taiwan. The package includes National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) and...