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December 4, 2024
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Czech Republic Expands Tank Fleet With 14 More Leopard 2 A4s from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall Landsysteme will deliver an additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Czech Republic by 2026, under a new contract announced by the Czech Ministry...

December 3, 2024
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Japanese Navy Selects SeaGuardian Drone Following Extensive Testing

On December 3, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) confirmed that Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the MQ-9B SeaGuardian for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle...

November 29, 2024
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Rising domestic manufacturing costs may delay IAF’s MRFA fighter jet procurement, with per-unit hikes of $20–30 million.

India’s plan to acquire 114 advanced fighter aircraft under the MRFA tender is encountering a financial challenge. Domestic manufacturing under the “Make in India” initiative could raise the cost...

November 29, 2024
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Saab pitches Gripen-E for India’s MRFA deal, offers support for AMCA fighter jet production.

Saab has presented its Gripen-E fighter jet as a candidate for India’s MRFA competition, paired with an offer to manufacture the aircraft in India. Additionally, Saab proposes contributing to...

November 28, 2024
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Otokar of Turkey to supply Romania with domestically assembled COBRA II armored vehicles.

Romania’s Ministry of Defense, through Romtehnica, has signed a significant deal with Turkey’s Otokar to procure 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 tactical armored vehicles. Valued at €857 million, the agreement...

November 28, 2024
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Armenia may acquire Greece’s S-300 air defense system, potentially fielding it with India’s Akash and Pinaka.

As part of its defense overhaul, Armenia is likely to acquire an undisclosed number of Greek S-300 air defense systems. This move follows Greece’s transition from Russian-origin systems such...

November 27, 2024
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Israel Approves Acquisition of Advanced Corvettes and a Large Batch of JLTV Armored Vehicles

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has approved the procurement of new-generation missile corvettes and a large number of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to modernize its naval and ground...

November 27, 2024
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Louisiana Company Selected to Build Polar Icebreaker for U.S. Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard has granted Offshore Service Vessels LLC a $125 million contract to supply an icebreaker for polar missions. The company will provide the MV Aiviq, a...

Turkish company to launch ammunition manufacturing facility in Pakistan.

Wah Industries Limited (WIL), in partnership with Turkish defense company Repkon, has agreed to establish a production and filling plant for 155mm artillery shells in Pakistan. The facility will...

November 26, 2024
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Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree in principle on the upcoming batch of F-35 fighter jets.

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a preliminary agreement for the next two production batches—lots 18 and 19—of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Though final details are still...