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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...

November 21, 2024
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Land Platforms
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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 20, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy Commissions 14th Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship

The US Navy has officially commissioned its 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket (LCS 27), during a ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts. This commissioning follows the vessel’s acceptance...

November 20, 2024
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Soldier Systems
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US Coast Guard Taps Pennsylvania Company for Respiratory Protection Kits

MSA Safety has been awarded a $33-million contract to provide new respiratory protective solutions to the US Coast Guard. Under this agreement, the Pennsylvania-based company will supply its proprietary...

Northrop Delivers Stand-in Attack Weapon Test Missile to US Air Force

Northrop Grumman has delivered its Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile to the US Air Force, a weapon specifically designed to engage rapidly relocatable threats. This test missile will...

November 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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Airbus Plans to Reveal Initial Two SIRTAP Drone Prototypes by 2025

Airbus has reported substantial progress in the development of the initial high-performance SIRTAP drones intended for the Spanish Armed Forces. Two SIRTAP prototypes are currently in the final assembly...

November 20, 2024
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Russia Introduces NV.17 Hybrid Helicopter Designed to Fill Light-Heavy Gap

The development of Russia’s new NV.17 hybrid helicopter has progressed to the technical design phase, having successfully completed its preliminary and draft design stages. This medium-class helicopter, developed by...

November 20, 2024
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New Zealand Bolsters Airlift Capability with Arrival of Fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) recently expanded its fleet with the arrival of its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft, registered as NZ7014, at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai,...

BAE Systems Delivers Advanced Electronic Warfare Tech to Boost US Army Ground Vehicle Protection

BAE Systems has been awarded a follow-on contract by the U.S. Army for the continued development of its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS). This advanced electronic warfare technology is...

November 19, 2024
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Pentagon Unveils Hypersonic Weapons Testing Agreement with UK and Australia

The Pentagon has initiated a new hypersonic testing partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom, dubbed the Hypersonic Flight Test and Experimentation (HyFliTE) project, which aims to enhance facilities...