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December 23, 2024
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Air Platforms

Italy Signs Deal to Acquire Up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters

Italy has formalized a deal with Eurofighter and NETMA for up to 24 new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. Signed in Rome, the agreement comes shortly after Spain’s order for 25...

December 23, 2024
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Spain Expands Air Fleet With 25 More Eurofighter Jets

Spain has finalized an agreement with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) and Germany-based contractors for 25 new Eurofighter jets under the Halcon II program. The deal...

December 20, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

Rheinmetall and KNDS Win Contract to Equip 10,000 German Military Vehicles with Digital Radios

The ArGe D-LBO consortium, formed by KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has secured a EUR 1.98 billion contract from Germany’s BAAINBw to modernize the Bundeswehr’s vehicle-based command-and-control systems. Over six...

December 20, 2024
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Lithuania Procures Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks to Enhance Ground Forces

Lithuania’s Defence Materiel Agency has signed a EUR 950 million agreement with Germany’s BAAINBw to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from KNDS Deutschland. The deal includes spare...

December 20, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon Showcases Evolution of Standard Missiles from SM-1 to SM-6 for Naval Defense

Raytheon has received a $24.5 million contract modification to procure parts needed to address obsolescence issues in the SM-6 missile production line. The work will support continued manufacturing of...

December 20, 2024
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Land Platforms

Lithuania Orders LEOPARD 2 A8 Tanks From KNDS for Defense Modernization

Lithuania’s Defence Materiel Agency has signed a €950 million agreement with KNDS Deutschland for 44 LEOPARD 2 A8 main battle tanks. This marks Lithuania’s first step toward establishing an...

December 19, 2024
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CH-53K Helicopter Program Progresses as U.S. Marine Corps’ New Heavy-Lift Solution

Sikorsky Aircraft has been awarded three contracts from the U.S. Navy in support of the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter program. The first contract, valued at $175.7 million, covers 22 main...

December 19, 2024
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Naval Platforms

STM Begins Building Trio of Ada-Class Corvettes for Malaysia

Turkish shipbuilder STM has commenced construction of three Ada-class corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy, following a contract signed in June. A steel-cutting ceremony was held at STM’s facility...

December 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

Clavister Chosen to Provide CyberArmour Security Suite for CV90 Combat Vehicles

Swedish firm Clavister has signed a SEK 53 million (approx. USD 4.7 million) agreement with BAE Systems Hägglunds to provide its CyberArmour cybersecurity suite for CV90 infantry fighting vehicles....

December 18, 2024
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Air Platforms

IAF Issues RFP to HAL for Additional 97 Tejas Mk-IA Fighter Jets

The Indian Air Force has officially issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 more Tejas Mark-IA fighter aircraft. This step, which follows...