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October 23, 2024
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F-35 Upgrade Costs and Contract Delays Put Financial Pressure on Lockheed

Company officials stated in an earnings call that Lockheed Martin expects to reach a deal with the U.S. government before the year ends for the 18th and 19th lots...

October 23, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Australia to spend $4.7 billion on US-made air defense missiles.

This week, Australia announced a $4.7 billion deal to acquire SM-2 and SM-6 missiles from the US, both renowned as leading air defense interceptors. The transaction was completed between...

October 22, 2024
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Land Platforms

India Quietly Inducts Fourth Nuclear Submarine; Ex-Project Director Hails First as a “Historic Achievement”

India has quietly launched its fourth domestically built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, code-named S-4*, which is capable of launching nuclear missiles. The country’s first indigenous SSBN was launched in...

October 21, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Turkey Will Provide Albania With a Substantial Donation of Kamikaze Drones

Turkey will provide Albania with a “significant number” of loitering munitions, reflecting stronger bilateral ties. The move is not meant as a threat to any nation. The specific number,...

October 21, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Poland to Boost Bayraktar TB2 Drone Capabilities Through Fresh Agreement

To boost the operability of its 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones, Poland has entered into a new logistics and support deal with Turkish manufacturer Baykar. The agreement, launched by the...

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 18, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Army Aircraft Receive Advanced Missile Warning Systems from BAE for Improved Protection

To bolster the survivability of its helicopter fleet, the US Army has received 400 2CAWS units from BAE Systems, designed to detect and counter missile threats.

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

The US Navy has awarded Leidos a $248 million deal to support the design and engineering of autonomous systems.

The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) has awarded Leidos a follow-on contract to support unmanned and automated maritime ISR systems. The task order, granted as a single...

October 18, 2024
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Soldier Systems

Under the Bi-NYX agreement, Thales completed its initial shipment of 300 night vision goggles for the French Army.

The French military has taken delivery of the first 300 Thales night vision goggles ordered by the DGA in 2020 as part of the Bi-NYX contract. This batch is...

October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms

GE Aerospace’s LM2500 engines have been selected by the Indian Navy for use in its upcoming missile ships.

GE Aerospace stated on October 17, 2024, that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bangalore will assemble and test its renowned engines as part of a collaboration dating back to...