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December 20, 2024
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Lithuania Buys LEOPARD 2 A8 Tanks from KNDS

The Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency has finalized a contract with KNDS Deutschland for the delivery of 44 LEOPARD 2 A8 tanks to the Lithuanian Army. Marking a historic milestone,...

CH-53K Program: Modernizing the U.S. Marines’ Heavy-Lift Capabilities

To advance the CH-53K helicopter program, the U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky Aircraft three contracts. The largest, at $175.7 million, is for 22 main aircraft modules. A second contract,...

December 19, 2024
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STM Starts Production of Three Malaysian Ada Corvettes

Turkish shipbuilder STM has commenced steel cutting for three Ada-class corvettes designated for the Royal Malaysian Navy, under a contract signed in June. The ceremony, held at STM’s Istanbul...

December 18, 2024
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CyberArmour Integration: Clavister to Enhance CV90 Vehicle Cybersecurity Systems

Clavister, a cybersecurity firm based in Sweden, has secured a SEK 53 million (USD 4.7 million) deal with BAE Systems Hägglunds to supply its CyberArmour cybersecurity solution for CV90...

Indian Air Force Issues RFP to HAL for 97 More Tejas Mark-IA Jets

Following the Defence Acquisition Council’s (DAC) initial approval, the Indian Air Force has formally released a Request for Proposal to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for 97 Tejas Mark-IA fighter aircraft....

Inside the Super Hornet MYP-III Deal: Key Contract Highlights

A $33.8 million contract modification has been granted to Lockheed Martin for the provision of four test controller processors and ten infrared receivers for the F/A-18 platform. The work...

December 18, 2024
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Nagpur Becomes Home to India’s Biggest Private Drone Testing Site Opened by Economic Explosives Ltd.

Nagpur-based Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL) has launched India’s largest privately operated drone testing facility, featuring a 1.4 km runway specifically designed for long-range UAVs. This major infrastructure development is...

December 18, 2024
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Polish Army to Get 80 Large Rosomak Vehicles

The Polish Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to deliver 80 upgraded KTO Rosomak armored personnel carriers to the army. Valued at 4.3 billion Polish z?oty ($1 billion),...

December 18, 2024
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Sweden Purchases Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for Mine Clearance

Sweden has entered into a contract with Saab to acquire an undisclosed quantity of the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) AUV62-MR for anti-mine operations. The AUV62-MR is intended to assist...

December 18, 2024
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Indian Army Purchases 8×8 High-Mobility Vehicles with 50-Ton Trailers

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with state-owned BEML Ltd. for the supply of 8×8 high-mobility vehicles and heavy-duty military trailers for the Indian Army. The contract...