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October 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

India Sees Major Advancement in ISR Capabilities

The 1999 Kargil conflict highlighted India’s surveillance gaps in the war zone. Identifying enemy positions took significant time. Remarkably, an IAF pilot innovated by flying a MiG-21 with a...

October 20, 2024
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Land Platforms

Hanwha Defense of South Korea Reveals New Wheeled Howitzer for US Army Program.

The South Korean company Hanwha Defense has launched a next-generation wheeled self-propelled howitzer for the U.S. Army, pairing the K9A2 turret with an American Mack Defense truck chassis. This...

October 19, 2024
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Mitsubishi in Japan Unveils Combat Support Drone Concept Video Inspired by J-20 Stealth Jet Design

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), a Japanese defense contractor, has showcased concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to support Japan’s future fighter jet. The AI-driven CCA concepts were unveiled...

October 19, 2024
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Land Platforms

BAE Systems Introduces AMPV Variant Outfitted with KONGSBERG 30mm Cannon Turret.

BAE Systems introduced an updated version of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), now fitted with the KONGSBERG Medium Caliber Turret (MCT). The tracked armored vehicle, successor to the long-serving...

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

US Approves $1.42 Billion L3Harris Radio Agreement With the Netherlands

The US State Department approved a potential $1.42 billion sale of L3Harris portable radios and associated equipment to the Netherlands. As part of the transaction, Amsterdam will buy five...

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

At AUSA 2024, Teledyne FLIR Introduces Cerberus XL Counter-Drone System

At the recent Association of the US Army expo in Washington, DC, Teledyne FLIR introduced Cerberus XL, a counter-drone solution able to detect up to 500 targets simultaneously. The...

October 18, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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...