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November 21, 2024
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Land Platforms

Latvia Orders 56 Additional Patria Armored Carriers

Latvia has awarded a contract to Finnish company Patria for the production and delivery of 56 additional armored personnel carriers (APCs), valued at over 60 million euros ($63.3 million)....

November 21, 2024
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Land Platforms

Anduril Lands $200M C-UAS Contract for Marine Corps’ MADIS System

Anduril Industries has secured a $200 million contract to enhance the US Marine Corps’ Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) with its Anvil counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solution. The...

November 21, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Poland Receives Last Two S-70i Helicopters from Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has delivered the final two S-70i medium transport/utility helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces, fulfilling a contract signed in 2021. The delivery, managed by Lockheed’s Polish subsidiary...

November 20, 2024
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Naval Platforms

U.S. Navy Inducts 14th Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship

The US Navy has officially commissioned the USS Nantucket (LCS 27), the 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, during a ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts. This follows the ship’s successful acceptance...

November 20, 2024
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Soldier Systems

Pennsylvania Firm to Deliver Respiratory Kits to U.S. Coast Guard

MSA Safety has been awarded a $33 million contract to provide advanced respiratory protection equipment to the US Coast Guard. The agreement includes the delivery of the company’s proprietary...

November 20, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

U.S. Air Force Receives Test Missile for Northrop’s Stand-in Attack Weapon

Northrop Grumman has delivered a test version of its Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) to the US Air Force, designed to engage rapidly relocatable targets. This test missile will be...

November 20, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

New Zealand Receives 4th C-130J-30, Boosting Air Transport Fleet

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has received its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules, which arrived at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, in late October 2024. Designated NZ7014, the aircraft...

November 20, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

BAE’s New EW Tech Boosts Protection for U.S. Army Combat Vehicles

BAE Systems has received a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to continue development of its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS), an advanced electronic warfare solution designed to improve...

November 19, 2024
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Pentagon, UK, Australia Forge Hypersonic Testing Alliance

The Pentagon has announced a new partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom to advance hypersonic testing, aiming to enhance testing facilities and boost information sharing among the three...

November 19, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Croatia to Buy 6 Bayraktar TB2 Drones in $95 Million Agreement

The Croatian government has approved a $95 million deal to purchase six Bayraktar TB2 drones, with delivery expected in 2026. The package includes a command and control center, an...