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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...

December 17, 2024
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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...

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...

December 17, 2024
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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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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...

Trident II D5 Missile: Evolving to Meet New Strategic Threats

Systems Planning and Analysis has been awarded a $7 million contract extension to continue its work on the U.S. Navy’s Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missile system. This extension includes...

December 16, 2024
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Poland Finalizes $310 Million Agreement for MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones from General Atomics

Poland has completed a $310 million agreement to acquire MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles from General Atomics. Signed on December 12 by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław...