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November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

Armenia May Add Greek S-300 to Fleet with India’s Akash, Pinaka Systems

An unspecified number of Greek S-300 air defense systems may soon be transferred to Armenia, which is actively pursuing comprehensive military modernization through new arms acquisitions. The Greek military...

November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

Otokar Wins Deal to Build COBRA II Armored Vehicles in Romania

Turkish land systems manufacturer Otokar has signed a contract with Romtehnica, the procurement arm of the Romanian Ministry of Defense, to deliver 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 light tactical armored...

November 28, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

INS Arighaat’s K-4 Test Highlights India’s Submarine Strike Power

As reported by The Economic Times on November 28, 2024, India has successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the INS Arighaat. The test was conducted...

November 28, 2024
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Soldier Systems

UK’s Future Soldier Plan Puts Robotics, Cyber at Heart of Army

The British Army is undergoing a major transformation to meet the evolving demands of modern warfare. As part of the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development, and Foreign Policy,...

November 27, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

Turkish Firm to Launch Ammo Production Line in Pakistan

Turkish defense firm Repkon has signed an agreement with Wah Industries Limited (WIL) to set up a production and filling line for 155mm artillery shells in Pakistan. The partnership...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Navantia Installs Hydrogen AIP System in S-80 Submarine

Navantia’s Cartagena shipyard has successfully installed a Hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system into an S-80 class submarine, marking the first time a third-generation AIP has been integrated into...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Louisiana Firm to Build U.S. Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker

The US Coast Guard has awarded a $125 million contract to Offshore Service Vessels LLC to supply a commercially available icebreaker for polar region missions. As part of the...

November 27, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

L3Harris to Help Build F-35 Support Hub for Canadian Air Force

Canada has partnered with L3Harris’ Quebec-based division to evaluate the requirements for establishing an F-35 sustainment facility for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The proposed depot is part of...

November 27, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Russia Debuts Flamethrower Drone to Counter Ukraine’s Dragon UAV

Russian engineers have created a new type of drone capable of emitting a stream of fire to destroy nearby targets. Referred to as the “flamethrower drone,” this unmanned aerial...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Israel Greenlights Buy of New Corvettes, Hundreds of JLTVs

The Israeli government has approved the procurement of next-generation corvettes and “hundreds” of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to strengthen its armed forces. According to the Ministry of Defense,...