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Kongsberg Lands $900M US Navy Deal for Naval Strike Missiles

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have entered into a five-year agreement with Kongsberg for the supply of its Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs). Valued at 10 billion kroner ($900...

November 14, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Morocco Purchases Akinci Drones from Turkey – Report

Morocco is reportedly set to receive an unspecified number of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey, with deliveries expected to begin in February next year, according to local media. This...

November 13, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Euroatlas Debuts ‘Greyshark’ Underwater Drone

German defense and engineering company Euroatlas has unveiled its latest autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), Greyshark, developed for undersea reconnaissance and surveillance missions. The advanced system was introduced at the...

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...

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...

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...

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
G.Krish
Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

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 7, 2024
G.Krish
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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 7, 2024
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition
Procurement & Contracts

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...