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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 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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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 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 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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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 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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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...