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November 14, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Morocco Reportedly Acquires Bayraktar Akinci Drones from Turkey

Morocco is reportedly gearing up to receive an undisclosed number of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey, with deliveries expected to begin in February next year, according to local media....

November 13, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Euroatlas Launches New AUV Named ‘Greyshark’

German defense firm Euroatlas has introduced its latest autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), dubbed Greyshark, at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition in Paris. Designed for underwater reconnaissance and surveillance missions, Greyshark...

Cerbair Selected to Supply Drone Detection Systems for French Patrol Ships

France’s defense procurement agency has contracted Cerbair to supply drone detection systems for the country’s seven newly acquired offshore patrol vessels. Cerbair will deliver the naval variant of its...

November 11, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Textron to Manufacture Nine Additional LCAC 100 Hovercraft for the US Navy

Textron Systems has been awarded a $394.2-million contract by the US Navy to produce nine additional LCAC 100-class Landing Craft Air Cushion vessels. This latest order follows previous agreements...

November 8, 2024
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

EDGE Group and Brazilian Navy Collaborate on Naval Counter-Drone Technology

UAE-based defense conglomerate EDGE Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to co-develop and deploy advanced naval counter-drone technologies. The agreement establishes a framework for...

November 8, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands Procures 12 Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has finalized a contract with Airbus to acquire 12 H225M Caracal helicopters. The agreement was signed during the Euronaval defense exhibition held in Paris,...

Pakistan Conducts Test Launch of New ‘SMASH’ Ship-Based Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Navy has successfully carried out the test launch of an indigenously developed ship-launched ballistic missile. According to the military’s official media outlet, the missile boasts a range...

November 7, 2024
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Montenegro Acquires Two Offshore Patrol Vessels from France

The Montenegrin Navy has awarded a contract to French shipbuilder Kership for the supply of two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). The agreement, finalized during a defense trade convention in...

Sako to Supply Additional 22,500 AK 24 Rifles to Swedish Armed Forces

Sweden has signed a contract with Finnish arms manufacturer Sako to supply an additional 22,500 Automatkarbin 24 (AK 24) assault rifles to its armed forces. This procurement is part...

November 7, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Romania to Acquire 44 Pre-Owned Amphibious Vehicles from the United States

Romania’s Ministry of Defense plans to acquire 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) from the United States—doubling the number initially proposed in 2023. The move aligns with Bucharest’s broader...