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November 19, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Croatia Set to Acquire Six Bayraktar TB2 Drones in a $95 Million Deal

The Croatian government has authorized the acquisition of six Bayraktar TB2 drones in a $95 million agreement. The delivery, planned for 2026, will include a command and control center,...

November 19, 2024
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Air Platforms

Pentagon Reveals Hypersonic Weapons Testing Agreement with the UK and Australia

The Pentagon has unveiled a new collaboration with Australia and the United Kingdom aimed at advancing hypersonic weapons testing. Known as the Hypersonic Flight Test and Experimentation project (HyFliTE),...

November 18, 2024
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Air Platforms

China’s New PL-15E Missile and J-35A Stealth Fighter Pose Significant Threat to India

The Zhuhai Air Show in China’s Guangdong province is showcasing several advanced aircraft, including the J-20, Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, and the newly unveiled J-35A. Also on exhibit are...

November 18, 2024
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Air Platforms

Textron Awarded $277 Million Deal to Provide T-54A Training Aircraft to US Armed Forces

Textron Aviation has secured a $277 million contract to manufacture the next-generation T-54A trainer aircraft for the U.S. military. Under procurement lots 2 and 3, a total of 26...

November 15, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 15, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

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,...

November 15, 2024
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Air Platforms

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...

November 14, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

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

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...

November 12, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

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...