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October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Saudi Arabia Plans to Grow Local Helicopter Production Through Collaboration With Leonardo

Saudi Arabia is in discussions with Leonardo to broaden their cooperation by producing helicopter components locally. The partnership would also cover building expertise in maintenance and repair, plus manufacturing...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Poland Receives Latest Homar-K Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launchers from South Korea for Artillery Forces

Four Homar-K launchers were delivered to Poland as part of a 218-module order signed in 2022. This is a step in Poland’s artillery modernization, achieved with international cooperation. The...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries commences construction of the final next-gen Aegis destroyer.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries revealed it has begun building the last of three next-generation Aegis destroyers for South Korea’s Korean Air and Missile Defense (KAMD) system. The groundbreaking for...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Land Platforms

GDLS and American Rheinmetall move forward with the XM30, the next-generation replacement for the US Army’s Bradley IFV.

The U.S. Army’s next Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), intended to succeed the iconic Bradley, has seen American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) achieve a significant milestone. Both...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

Diehl Defense Secures Contract to Provide IRIS-T Air-to-Air Missile Support for Thailand

Diehl Defence revealed it has signed a support contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to boost the operational use and performance of IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missiles on...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Thales Launches AI-Powered Swarms of Next-Generation Autonomous Drones

Thales has performed flight demonstrations to reveal the effectiveness of drone swarms with varying degrees of autonomy. The tests signify a leap forward in merging artificial intelligence (AI) with...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

The order for a new French nuclear aircraft carrier will be officially placed in 2025.

The French Ministry of Armed Forces is preparing to order the long-awaited successor to the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier in 2025. The upcoming nuclear-powered carrier, expected to cost...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

The Japanese Tomahawk SSM by Kawasaki Heavy Industries is scheduled for testing in 2027.

A test launch of Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ “New SSM” anti-ship missile is scheduled for the 2027 fiscal year, as announced at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Tokyo on October...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

GE Aerospace’s LM2500 engines have been selected by the Indian Navy for use in its upcoming missile ships.

GE Aerospace stated on October 17, 2024, that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bangalore will assemble and test its renowned engines as part of a collaboration dating back to...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Land Platforms

The latest M2A4E1 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle has been unveiled by BAE Systems.

More details have been released by BAE Systems about its latest M2A4E1 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. This model includes a range of technological upgrades that improve its survivability, protection,...