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November 15, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Kongsberg Secures $900 Million Contract from US Navy for Naval Strike Missiles

The US Navy and Marine Corps have signed a significant contract with Kongsberg for the supply of its Naval Strike Missile (NSM). This five-year procurement deal is valued at...

November 15, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Taiwan Takes Delivery of First ATACMS Missile Shipment from the US

Taiwan has taken delivery of its first batch of MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the United States. While the exact quantity remains undisclosed, a Taiwanese military source...

November 15, 2024
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Air Platforms

Leonardo Secures Order from Italian Coast Guard for ATR 42 Patrol Aircraft

Leonardo has secured a contract to supply a multirole maritime patrol aircraft based on its ATR 42-600 commercial platform to the Italian Coast Guard. The procurement supports the service’s...

November 14, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

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

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...

November 12, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

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

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

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

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,...

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...