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The next-generation Raytheon NGJ-MB system provides the US EA-18 Growler fighter plane with outstanding radar jamming capabilities.

The U.S. Navy gave Raytheon Technologies (RTX) a $590 million follow-on production contract for the creation and implementation of the Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. The goal of this...

December 9, 2024
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

China Announces the Metal Storm Mobile Electromagnetic Gun System as a Defense Option Against Airborne Dangers.

The newest advancement in China’s defense technology is the Metal Storm mobile electromagnetic gun system. This cutting-edge weapon, which is mounted on a 6×6 military truck chassis, is intended...

December 9, 2024
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Naval Platforms
R&D

In order to update the Ivan Gren landing ships, the Russian Navy is creating a new Project 117113 Cayman-class.

The Russian Navy revealed intentions to upgrade its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with the new Project 117113 Cayman. At the International Maritime Defense Show “Fleet-2024” in Kronstadt, the Nevskoye...

December 7, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark and Sweden order $2.3 billion worth of combat vehicles.

Sweden and Denmark have agreed to buy 205 armored combat vehicles from a Swedish military equipment maker. Out of the 205 CV90 vehicles ordered, 115 will go to Denmark,...

December 6, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Assessing the Indian Navy’s Growing Interest in the F-35B

The Indian Navy has explored options for advanced carrier-based fighter jets, with the F-35B Lightning II—Lockheed Martin’s fifth-generation STOVL (short take-off and vertical landing) variant—emerging as a notable contender....

In a $245 million agreement, Lockheed Martin will improve the American Navy’s MK 48 torpedo.

As part of foreign military sales, the $245 million contract extension for the MK 48 Guidance and Control (G&C) program from the US Naval Sea Systems Command will benefit...

December 6, 2024
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Procurement & Contracts

New Leopard 2A7HU tanks are inducted into the Hungarian Army.

In order to strengthen its ground combat capabilities, the Hungarian Defense Forces has inducted more Leopard 2A7HU tanks into its inventory. The Klapka György 1st Armored Brigade announced on...

India Introduces Innovative ‘Stealth Cloak’ That May Render IAF’s Battle Fighters Almost Unseen by Radars

IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) just launched the Anlakhya Project, a ground-breaking effort to develop metamaterial surface cloaking technology.The project, which is headed by IIT Kanpur researchers, aims to...

December 6, 2024
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New Product Launches

Senator Armored Vehicle’s Ambulance Model Introduced by Roshel

The Senator Medical Evacuation, an ambulance version of the Senator 4×4 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle developed by Canadian mobility company Roshel, has been released. The system, which...

December 5, 2024
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Financial Announcements, Mergers & JV, Procurement & Contracts

India and Nigeria are deepening their defense collaboration.

During a landmark visit by the Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria, both nations made significant strides in deepening bilateral cooperation across defense, economic development, and food security. On November...