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January 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Saudi Arabia Cleared to Purchase U.S. Lightweight Torpedoes in $78.5M Deal

The United States has authorized a prospective $78.5 million foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia for MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes. The package includes 20 operational torpedoes, spare...

January 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

$335M Defense Deal: Serbia Acquires Israeli PULS Rocket System and Hermes Drones

In a move to bolster its defense capabilities amid a regional arms competition with Croatia, Serbia has finalized a $335 million agreement for Israeli-made PULS artillery rocket systems and...

January 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Volvo Delivers All-Terrain Military Trucks to Estonian Armed Forces

The Estonian Defense Forces have acquired a fleet of Volvo 4×4 and 6×6 military trucks under a modernization contract signed in 2023. Equipped with Volvo’s 44R and 66R systems,...

January 3, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Tokyo to Buy 1,200 U.S.-Made AMRAAM Missiles in Multi-Billion Dollar Agreement

Japan has received approval from the U.S. State Department for a potential $3.64 billion purchase of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). The proposed sale includes 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8...

January 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

RTX Secures $946 Million Agreement to Supply Romania with More Patriot Air Defense Systems

To strengthen its air defense network, Romania has placed a third order for Patriot missile systems, with RTX securing a $946 million contract to fulfill the request. The new...

January 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Interim Polar Icebreaker Commissioned by US Coast Guard

To support the modernization of its polar cutter fleet, the US Coast Guard has received the MV Aiviq, a commercially available icebreaker provided by Offshore Service Vessels. Acquired under...

January 3, 2025
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Embraer Secures Order to Supply Four A-29 Super Tucanos to Africa

A new agreement has been signed between Embraer and an African country for the delivery of four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. These light attack and training platforms will be...

January 2, 2025
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Land Platforms

Iveco Secures Contract to Deliver Over 1,400 Next-Generation Logistics Vehicles to Italy’s Military

In a move to strengthen its aerial surveillance capabilities, China has introduced the KJ-3000, a next-generation AEW&C aircraft. Developed using the homegrown Y-20 transport aircraft as its base, the...

January 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

First Shipment of BROLIS Night Combat Devices Arrives for Lithuanian Armed Forces

Lithuania has received the initial installment of night combat gear under a €17 million ($17.7 million) defense investment initiative to enhance soldier effectiveness. The package comprises BROLIS LP5X laser...

December 30, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Undisclosed Buyer Orders 6 A-29 Super Tucanos from Embraer

Embraer has received a firm order from an undisclosed customer for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft. The order will be added to the fourth-quarter...