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December 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

Poland to Bolster Ground Forces With 80 Rosomak Armored Vehicles

Poland’s Ministry of Defense has committed to purchasing 80 enhanced KTO Rosomak armored personnel carriers in a 4.3 billion złoty ($1 billion) deal. The upgraded vehicles will feature expanded...

December 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Sweden Acquires Unmanned Underwater Systems for Naval Mine Detection

Sweden has contracted Saab to deliver an undisclosed number of AUV62-MR autonomous underwater vehicles for mine detection operations. These AUVs will support the navy in reconnaissance missions by scanning...

December 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

India’s Army Acquires 8×8 Tactical Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Trailers

India’s Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with BEML Ltd. to supply high-mobility 8×8 vehicles and military-grade trailers for the Indian Army. The 8×8 vehicles are valued at ₹1.36...

December 17, 2024
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Land Platforms

Rheinmetall to Supply Ukraine with 20 More Marder IFVs

Rheinmetall has confirmed a new order to deliver 20 additional Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine, with shipments scheduled for the first half of 2025. Funded by...

December 17, 2024
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Training and Simulation

UK Army Launches New Training Center for Ajax Armored Vehicles

A cutting-edge training facility has been launched at the British Army’s Combat Manoeuvre Centre in Bovington, England, dedicated to the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle program. The center features immersive...

December 17, 2024
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Land Platforms

U.S. Army Advances Bradley Infantry Vehicle Upgrade Initiative

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded BAE Systems Land & Armaments a contract worth $656.2 million to build more Bradley armored fighting vehicles for the Army. The order...

December 17, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Indian Navy Advances Project-76: Indigenous Submarine Design Underway

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has confirmed that India’s Project-76, aimed at developing a new class of indigenous diesel-electric submarines, is currently in its early design phase. This initiative represents a...

December 17, 2024
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Air Platforms

Greece Set to Purchase Switchblade Loitering Munitions From the United States

Greece’s top defense body has greenlit the purchase of 590 Switchblade 300 and 600 loitering munitions from U.S.-based AeroVironment. These drones, costing €75.2 million ($78.8 million), will enhance the...

December 17, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Saudi Arabia Expands Fleet With Three Additional Corvettes From Spain

Saudi Arabia has entered into a new agreement with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to build three additional Avante 2200 corvettes. This follows a prior 2022 deal for five vessels. Under...

December 17, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

Sweden Procures Advanced Naval Radar to Track Low-Flying Missiles

Sweden has awarded a 340-million SEK ($31 million) contract to Saab for the delivery of Sea Giraffe 1X radar systems to its navy. Scheduled for completion by 2026, the...