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November 12, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Cerbair to Supply Drone Detectors for French Patrol Ships

The French defense procurement agency has placed an order with Cerbair for drone detection systems to equip the French Navy’s seven newly acquired offshore patrol vessels. Cerbair will supply...

November 11, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Textron to Build 9 More LCAC 100 Hovercraft for U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has awarded Textron Systems a $394.2 million contract to construct nine more Landing Craft Air Cushion 100-class (LCAC 100) vessels. This order follows an initial contract...

November 8, 2024
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Naval Platforms

EDGE, Brazilian Navy Team Up on Naval Anti-Drone Tech

UAE-based defense conglomerate EDGE Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to jointly develop and deploy naval counter-drone systems. The agreement outlines a framework for...

November 8, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Dutch Ministry Orders 12 Airbus H225M Helicopters

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Airbus for the acquisition of 12 H225M Caracal helicopters, with the agreement finalized during the Euronaval trade show in...

November 8, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Pakistan Test-Fires ‘SMASH’ Naval Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a test launch of an indigenously developed ship-launched ballistic missile. According to the military’s official broadcaster, the missile has a range of 350...

November 7, 2024
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Naval Platforms

France to Supply Two Offshore Patrol Vessels to Montenegro

French shipbuilder Kership has secured a contract to deliver two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to the Montenegrin Navy. The agreement, signed during a defense trade event in Paris, involves...

November 7, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden Orders 22,500 More AK 24 Rifles from Sako

Sweden has awarded a contract to Finnish small arms manufacturer Sako to supply an additional 22,500 Automatkarbin 24 (AK 24) assault rifles for its armed forces. The purchase falls...

November 7, 2024
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Land Platforms

Romania to Buy 44 Used Amphibious Vehicles from U.S.

Romania’s Ministry of Defense plans to purchase 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles from the United States, doubling its initial 2023 order. This move is part of Bucharest’s broader strategy...

November 6, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Airbus Wins Deal to Deliver 19 H135 Trainers to Canadian Air Force

Airbus is set to supply 19 H135 training helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for the first time. The agreement was signed with SkyAlyne, the provider of...

November 6, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Austal Delivers 8th Cape-Class Patrol Vessel to Australian Navy

Austal has delivered the Royal Australian Navy’s eighth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, the ADV Cape Schanck (313), in Henderson, Western Australia. This vessel is part of a 10-ship program...