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November 8, 2024
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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...

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...

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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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...

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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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...

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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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...

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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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...