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November 15, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Leonardo to Supply ATR 42 Patrol Aircraft to Italian Coast Guard

Leonardo has secured a contract to supply a Multirole Maritime Patrol Aircraft based on the ATR 42-600 commercial platform for the Italian Coast Guard. The acquisition supports the service’s...

November 14, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

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

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...

November 12, 2024
G.Krish
Combat Service and Support Equipment

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...

November 11, 2024
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

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...

November 8, 2024
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

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 8, 2024
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

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
Missile and Missile Defense

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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Naval Platforms

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...

November 7, 2024
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

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...