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November 27, 2024
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Russia Reveals Flamethrower Drone in Response to Ukraine’s Dragon UAV

Russian engineers have developed a novel “flamethrower drone” capable of incinerating nearby targets with a stream of fire. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carries a small tank of flammable...

November 27, 2024
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Israel Approves Acquisition of Advanced Corvettes and Hundreds of JLTVs

The Israeli government has approved the acquisition of next-generation corvettes and “hundreds” of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to bolster its armed forces. The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced...

November 26, 2024
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BAE Systems Debuts the UK’s First Extra-Large Autonomous Military Submarine

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated “Herne,” an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV) designed for military applications. This vessel is engineered to monitor and protect underwater infrastructure, support anti-submarine warfare...

November 26, 2024
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German Navy Reconnaissance Ship Enters Construction Phase at NVL Group

NVL Group has commenced the official construction of the German Navy’s new Type 424 intelligence-gathering vessels (AGIs) by cutting the steel for the first reconnaissance ship. This action follows...

November 26, 2024
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India Eyes Acquisition of Russian Tu-160M Strategic Bombers

Russia has reportedly presented India with an offer to acquire its Tu-160M strategic bombers, famously known as the “White Swan,” a move that could significantly enhance the Indian Air...

November 26, 2024
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Boeing Secures $2.4 Billion US Air Force Contract for KC-46 Tankers

The Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion contract for an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers. This award, constituting the 11th lot of tankers, increases Boeing’s worldwide...

November 26, 2024
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Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Strike Preliminary Agreement for Next Batch of F-35s

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a preliminary agreement for the production of two additional lots (18 and 19) of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. While a handshake deal...

November 22, 2024
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Romania, a NATO Member, Inks Agreement with US for F-35 Fighter Jets

Romania, a NATO member, has signed an agreement with Washington to acquire 32 F-35 fighter jets, marking an unprecedented expenditure for the country bordering Ukraine. This purchase, estimated at...

November 21, 2024
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Latvia Places Order for 56 More Patria Armored Vehicles

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

November 21, 2024
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Poland Takes Delivery of Final Two S-70i Helicopters from Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin, through its Polish segment PZL Mielec, has completed the delivery of all four S-70i medium transport/utility helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces, fulfilling a contract signed in...