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December 6, 2024
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Hungary Inducts New Leopard 2A7HU Tanks into Army

The Hungarian Defense Forces have expanded their ground combat capabilities with the arrival of additional Leopard 2A7HU tanks. The Klapka György 1st Armored Brigade announced on social media that...

December 6, 2024
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

Lockheed Martin Secures $245M Deal to Upgrade MK 48 Torpedoes for U.S. Navy

Lockheed Martin has secured a $245 million contract extension from the US Naval Sea Systems Command for the MK 48 Guidance and Control (G&C) program. This component is designed...

December 5, 2024
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has opted for the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II as the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s next-generation primary trainer aircraft.

Japan’s Ministry of Defence announced on November 29, 2024, that the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II, offered by Textron Aviation Defense in partnership with Kanematsu Corporation, will replace the JASDF’s...

December 5, 2024
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Army Procures Three Additional CH 47F Helicopter to Bolster Capabilities

Boeing has secured a $135 million (€127.7 million) Lot 3 contract from the U.S. Army for three more CH 47F Helicopter Block II Chinook helicopters, announced on December 4,...

December 5, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Unmanned Sentinel of the Seas: The MQ-4C Triton’s Crucial Role in Maritime Surveillance

Argon ST Inc. has received an $18 million contract to repair the communications interface unit for the MQ-4C Triton aircraft. Work will be performed in Fairfax, Virginia, and is...

December 5, 2024
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

HAL is exploring collaboration opportunities with industry players to co-develop a next-generation electronic warfare system tailored for the Light Combat Helicopter.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has taken a strategic step to improve the survivability and effectiveness of its Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) by issuing an RFP for the co-development of...

December 5, 2024
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

Kongsberg is seeking to arm the Indian Navy’s MH-60R helicopters with its Naval Strike Missile for enhanced maritime strike roles.

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has proposed arming the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters with the advanced Naval Strike Missile (NSM), in a strategic effort to boost maritime strike capabilities....

December 5, 2024
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Defense ties between India and Nigeria have been steadily growing, reflecting a mutual commitment to stronger security cooperation.

India and Nigeria deepened bilateral ties during the Indian Prime Minister’s official visit to Nigeria, marked by a series of agreements on November 12 targeting defense, economic growth, and...

December 5, 2024
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

Raytheon Wins $590M Deal for Mid-Band Next Gen Jammer

Raytheon, a business of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has received a $590 million follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. Developed in...

December 4, 2024
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Rheinmetall has received a contract from the Czech Republic for the supply of an additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks.

On December 3, 2024, Rheinmetall Landsysteme secured a CZK 4 billion (EUR 160 million) contract to supply 14 additional Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks to the Czech Republic...