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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 19, 2024
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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 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 18, 2024
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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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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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Multi-Year Procurement III: Key Contract Details for Super Hornet Fighter Series

Lockheed Martin has received a $33.8 million contract modification to deliver avionics components for the F/A-18 fighter aircraft. The deal includes four test controller processors and ten infrared receivers....

December 18, 2024
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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...

December 18, 2024
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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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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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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...