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November 21, 2024
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Anduril Secures $200 Million Contract to Equip US Marine Corps MADIS with Counter-Drone Capabilities

Anduril Industries has secured a $200 million contract to enhance the US Marine Corps’ Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) using its Anvil counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS). The Anvil...

November 20, 2024
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The US Navy has officially commissioned its 14th Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship into active service

The US Navy has officially inducted its 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, USS Nantucket (LCS 27), during a ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts. This follows successful acceptance trials in 2022...

November 20, 2024
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A company based in Pennsylvania will provide the US Coast Guard with respiratory protection equipment kits.

MSA Safety has landed a $33 million contract to provide advanced respiratory protection systems to the US Coast Guard. The agreement covers the delivery of the company’s G1 Self-Contained...

Northrop has delivered a test version of the Stand-in Attack Weapon to the US Air Force for evaluation.

Northrop Grumman has handed over its Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile to the US Air Force, intended to counter mobile threats. The missile will be evaluated for safe...

November 20, 2024
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New Zealand has boosted its air transport capabilities with the arrival of its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has received its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft, which landed at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, in late October 2024. Bearing the registration NZ7014,...

BAE Systems Provides Cutting-Edge Electronic Warfare Tech to Enhance US Army Ground Vehicle Defenses

BAE Systems has received an additional contract from the U.S. Army to continue development of its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS), a cutting-edge electronic warfare solution intended to boost...

November 19, 2024
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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 19, 2024
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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,...

India has conducted a test of a precision strike version of its Pinaka multiple-barrel rocket launcher system.

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has concluded the flight trials of its Guided Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher system. Conducted in three stages, the tests measured the system’s...

November 19, 2024
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The US has approved a $160 million contract to provide engine support for Greece’s F-16 fighter jets.

The US State Department has authorized a $160 million military sale to Greece for F-16 engine support services. This deal covers maintenance, spare parts, ground support equipment, software, logistics,...