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January 23, 2025
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Estonia Receives HIMARS Rocket Systems From the United States

Estonia has officially taken delivery of six High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from Lockheed Martin. The handover took place at the company’s facility in Arkansas and follows a...

India to Procure Pinaka Rocket Launcher Ammunition in $1 Billion Defense Deal

The Indian Army is preparing to order more than $1 billion in ammunition for its Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers before the fiscal year concludes on March 31. The procurement...

January 21, 2025
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Poland Receives Initial Delivery of M1A2 Abrams Tanks From the United States

Poland has accepted its initial shipment of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the US under a 2022 foreign military sale agreement. The delivery of 28 tanks, equipped with...

US Army Procures Switchblade Loitering Munitions for Infantry Troops

AeroVironment has secured a $55.3 million order to supply Switchblade loitering munitions to the US Army under its Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS) initiative. This marks the second purchase under...

January 21, 2025
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French Military Takes Delivery of Two H225M Caracal Transport Helicopters

France’s defense procurement agency has delivered the first two of eight H225M Caracal helicopters to the French Air and Space Force. Ordered from Airbus Helicopters in April 2021, these...

January 21, 2025
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Japan Commissions Kawasaki to Manufacture 17 Chinook Helicopters

Japan has signed a contract with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to manufacture 17 CH-47 Chinook helicopters for the Self-Defense Forces. The order includes five CH-47J standard models for 71.4 billion...

BAE Secures $85 Million US Navy Deal for Tactical Data Link Systems

BAE Systems has landed an $85 million contract to supply more Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) systems to the US Navy. These systems will allow for real-time sharing...

January 20, 2025
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India Procures Medium-Range Naval Air Defense Missile Systems

India has signed a deal with Bharat Dynamics Limited to supply the Indian Navy with more than 70 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAMs). Valued at 29.6 billion rupees (approximately $340...

January 17, 2025
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Italy Selects German-Made Skynex System for Short-Range Air Defense

Italy has chosen the German-made Skynex air defense system to bolster its aerial defense infrastructure. Rheinmetall, the system’s producer, confirmed a €73 million ($75 million) contract for a complete...

January 16, 2025
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Uruguay Acquires Fleet of Five A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft From Embraer

The Uruguayan Air Force has purchased five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazilian aerospace company Embraer. The agreement includes mission-specific equipment, a flight simulator, and integrated logistics support. Embraer...