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November 29, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Proposes assistance in the production of India’s AMCA, and offers Gripen-E for MRFA.

Under its Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, the Swedish defense giant Saab has submitted a compelling proposal to the Indian Air Force (IAF), offering the Gripen-E fighter jet...

November 29, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

The future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program in India is expected to pave the way for autonomous main battle tanks.

The ambitious course for modernizing the Indian Army’s armored troops by creating a next-generation main battle tank (MBT) to replace the aging fleet of T-72 tanks is being mapped...

November 29, 2024
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Air Platforms
Financial Announcements, Procurement & Contracts

Possible setback for the IAF’s MRFA tender: projected rise in local production costs of $20–30 million per plane

The Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which has been eagerly anticipated and is intended to acquire 114 advanced fighter planes, is faced...

November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Greek S-300 Air Defense Systems Could Join Armenia’s Arsenal Alongside Indian Akash, Pinaka

Greece is reportedly considering transferring an unknown number of its S-300 air defense systems to Armenia, which is actively pursuing a comprehensive military modernization program through new arms acquisitions....

November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Otokar Wins Romanian Contract for Locally Produced COBRA II Armored Vehicles

Turkish land systems manufacturer Otokar has signed a multi-year contract with Romtehnica, on behalf of the Romanian Ministry of Defense, for the supply of 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 light...

Successful K-4 Launch from INS Arighaat Highlights India’s Underwater Deterrence Power

According to The Economic Times, India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on November 28, 2024, from the INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal, off...

November 28, 2024
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches, R&D

British Army’s Future Soldier Program Integrates Robotics and Cyber Capabilities

The British Army is currently undergoing a significant transformation through its Future Soldier Program, an initiative stemming from the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development, and Foreign Policy. This...

November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Modified Leopard 2A4 Main Battle Tank Debuts During Ukrainian Training

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its military capabilities, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continues to introduce new weaponry into its forces. As part of foreign aid programs,...

Turkish Company Set to Launch Ammunition Manufacturing Facility in Pakistan

Turkish defense company Repkon has partnered with Pakistan’s Wah Industries Limited (WIL) to establish a production and filling line for 155mm artillery shells in Pakistan. This collaboration aims to...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Hydrogen Propulsion AIP System Successfully Integrated into S-80 Submarine by Navantia

Navantia’s shipyard in Cartagena has achieved a significant milestone by completing the installation of the Hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) into an S80 class submarine. This marks the...