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November 8, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

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

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...

November 7, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

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

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...

November 6, 2024
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Air Platforms

Airbus Selected to Supply 19 H135 Training Helicopters to the Canadian Air Force

Airbus will supply 19 H135 training helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for the first time, following a contract signed with SkyAlyne, the provider of the RCAF’s...

November 6, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Austal Hands Over Eighth Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Vessel to the Royal Australian Navy

Austal has delivered the Royal Australian Navy’s eighth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel, the ADV Cape Schanck (313), at its Henderson facility in Western Australia. This delivery is part of...

October 28, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

US Authorizes Potential Export of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

A potential sale of more than 1,000 TOW missiles to Saudi Arabia, valued at $440 million, has been approved by the US State Department. The order comprises 507 TOW...

October 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

Polish Company Presents VSHORAD Air Defense System with Programmable Ammunition

Pit-Radwar, a state-owned Polish defense company, has presented the SA-35MM, a very short-range air defense system utilizing a 35mm cannon and programmable airburst ammunition. The system’s projectiles are programmed...

October 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

US OKs $2 Billion Air Defense and Radar Export to Taiwan

Approval has been granted by the US State Department for Taiwan to acquire $1.94 billion in air defense and radar systems. The sale comprises NASAMS and long-range AN/TPS-77 and...

October 28, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

US Army Commits to Five-Year Purchase of Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4 Nano Drones

Teledyne FLIR Defense has signed a five-year contract to deliver Black Hornet 4 nano-drones for the US Army’s Soldier Borne Sensor program. The nano-UAS are intended to enhance situational...