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December 9, 2024
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Naval Platforms

OSI Submarine Navigation Contract Awarded by Sweden

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has signed an agreement with OSI Maritime Systems for the installation of its cutting-edge Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS) on Swedish submarines....

December 9, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

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 7, 2024
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Land Platforms

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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Weapons and Munition

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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Land Platforms

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...

December 6, 2024
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Air Platforms

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....

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

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...

December 5, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon was granted a $590 million contract to produce the next-generation jammer mid-band.

Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) company, has received a $590 million follow-on manufacturing contract from the U.S. Navy for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system, which is being...

December 5, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Kongsberg Offers Naval Strike Missile Integration for Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters

In a significant move to enhance the Indian Navy’s maritime strike capabilities, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has proposed equipping the Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters with its advanced Naval Strike...

December 5, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

MQ-4C Triton: Poseidon’s Unmanned Sentinel of the Seas

Argon ST Inc. has been awarded an $18 million contract to repair the communications interface unit that supports the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system. The work will be conducted...