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October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronic

US OKs Netherlands’ $1.42 Billion Purchase of L3Harris Radios

The US State Department has approved a $1.42 billion potential sale of L3Harris portable radios and related equipment to the Netherlands. The deal includes Amsterdam’s purchase of five L3Harris...

October 18, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

BAE Delivers Next-Gen Missile Alert Systems Aimed at Increasing Army Aircraft Survivability

The US Army’s helicopter survivability has been boosted with BAE Systems’ completion of a 400-unit delivery of 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems designed to detect incoming missile threats.

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

The US Navy has selected Leidos for a $248 million contract focused on autonomous system design and engineering solutions.

Leidos secured a follow-on contract from NIWC PAC to aid in unmanned and automated systems for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The single-award task order is valued at $248...

October 18, 2024
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Soldier Systems

As part of the Bi-NYX contract, Thales has supplied the French Army with its first 300 night vision goggles.

French forces have been delivered the first 300 Thales night vision goggles ordered by the DGA in 2020 under the Bi-NYX contract. This initial delivery is from a 2,000-set...

October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms

GE Aerospace’s LM2500 engines have been picked by the Indian Navy for their future missile vessel fleet.

GE Aerospace announced on October 17, 2024, that its high-performance engines will be assembled and tested by HAL in Bangalore, reflecting a long-term partnership since 1986. The Indian-built missile...

October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms

The commissioning of a new nuclear aircraft carrier for France is scheduled for 2025.

As France prepares to order the long-anticipated replacement for the Charles de Gaulle in 2025, the new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is taking shape. Expected to cost at least €10...

October 18, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Diehl Defense Reaches Agreement with Thailand for IRIS-T Air-to-Air Missile Support

Diehl Defence has formalized a support contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) aimed at increasing the effectiveness and deployment of IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missiles on RTAF combat...

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

The XM30, set to replace the US Army’s Bradley IFV, is advancing with American Rheinmetall and GDLS leading development.

The U.S. Army’s next-generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), set to replace the well-known Bradley, has seen American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) hit a key milestone. Both...