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October 28, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Saudi Arabia Cleared for Possible Purchase of 1,000 US TOW Missiles

Saudi Arabia has received approval from the US State Department to purchase over 1,000 TOW missiles in a deal valued at approximately $440 million. The order consists of 507...

October 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

Polish Firm Debuts VSHORAD Air Defense with Programmable Munitions

Pit-Radwar, a Polish state defense firm, has revealed its new SA-35MM air defense system, which uses a 35mm cannon and programmable airburst munitions. The advanced projectiles are inductively set...

October 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

Taiwan Cleared to Buy $2 Billion in US Air Defense and Radar Systems

Taiwan has received US State Department approval for the purchase of air defense and radar systems valued at $1.94 billion. The deal covers NASAMS missile systems as well as...

October 28, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Teledyne FLIR Secures Five-Year US Army Contract for Black Hornet 4 Nano Drones

Teledyne FLIR has secured a five-year deal to deliver Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the US Army. The nano-UAS platforms are part of the Soldier Borne Sensor...

October 25, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Hensoldt Showcases Latest Optronic Systems for Military Vehicles

The German defense firm Hensoldt has launched three new optronic solutions for the Leopard 2A8, Puma, and Boxer vehicles to enhance targeting under challenging conditions. By combining advanced optics...

October 25, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment Launches Multi-Role Drone Designed for Dynamic Combat Environments

AeroVironment has rolled out the P550, a new unmanned eVTOL aircraft system being considered for the US Army’s long-range reconnaissance needs. The platform’s modular construction allows for rapid reconfiguration...

October 24, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Saronic Launches Biggest Unmanned Ship Supporting Pentagon’s Efforts Against China

Texas-based defense startup Saronic Technologies has rolled out its largest autonomous surface vessel yet, the 24-foot Corsair. This new ASV joins the previously unveiled 14-foot Cutlass and 6-foot Spyglass...

October 24, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Mitsubishi Introduces AI-Enabled Combat Drone Designs

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries introduced two AI-powered collaborative combat aircraft concepts at the Japan International Aerospace show in Tokyo. The first, a 1:10-scale tactical support drone, is engineered for diverse...

October 23, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

F-35 Upgrade Costs and Contract Delays Put Financial Pressure on Lockheed

Company officials stated in an earnings call that Lockheed Martin expects to reach a deal with the U.S. government before the year ends for the 18th and 19th lots...

October 23, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Australia to spend $4.7 billion on US-made air defense missiles.

This week, Australia announced a $4.7 billion deal to acquire SM-2 and SM-6 missiles from the US, both renowned as leading air defense interceptors. The transaction was completed between...