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October 18, 2024
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France’s order for a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has been confirmed for 2025.

France is moving forward with the long-anticipated replacement for its flagship, the Charles de Gaulle, as the Ministry of Armed Forces plans to order the new vessel in 2025....

Diehl Defense Inks Support Agreement for IRIS-T Short-Range Air-to-Air Missiles with Thailand

Diehl Defence has announced a support agreement with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to enhance the operational effectiveness and deployment of IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missiles on its combat...

October 18, 2024
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Rheinmetall and GDLS Advance US Army XM30 IFV Development

American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) have completed preliminary design reviews for their proposed vehicles under the U.S. Army’s XM30 Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme. The milestone marks...

October 18, 2024
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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries starts building the last next-generation Aegis destroyer.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced the start of construction on the third and final next-generation Aegis destroyer, part of South Korea’s Korean Air and Missile Defense (KAMD) system....

October 18, 2024
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Poland Takes Delivery of New South Korean Homar-K Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launchers for Artillery Units

Poland has received four Homar-K launchers from a 2022 order for 218 modules. This delivery supports Poland’s ongoing artillery modernization, developed with international partners. The Polish Armed Forces will...

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Saudi Arabia Aims to Boost Domestic Helicopter Manufacturing in Partnership With Leonardo

Saudi Arabia is negotiating with Leonardo to deepen their partnership by localizing helicopter component production. The agreement would also focus on developing maintenance and repair capabilities, as well as...

US Authorizes $1.42 Billion L3Harris Radio Deal for the Netherlands

The US State Department has authorized a possible $1.42 billion sale of L3Harris portable radio systems and related equipment to the Netherlands. Under the agreement, Amsterdam plans to acquire...