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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...

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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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 24, 2024
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Air Platforms

Does the Eurofighter Stand a Chance Against Rafale in the MRFA Tender?

India’s pursuit of multi-role fighter aircraft is driven by its evolving regional security dynamics, the imperative to modernize its aging air fleet, and a strategic push to strengthen indigenous...

October 24, 2024
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Land Platforms

U.S. Army Grants Raytheon $676 Million in TOW Missile Contracts

Raytheon has delivered more than 700,000 Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) weapon systems to the U.S. military and allied forces globally. Since 2003, the TOW missile has been employed in...

October 23, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Australia unveils $4.7 billion purchase plan for US air defense missiles.

Australia announced this week a $4.7 billion acquisition of US-made SM-2 and SM-6 missiles—top-tier air defense interceptors—in a substantial foreign military deal. The two governments concluded the agreement this...

October 23, 2024
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin’s Finances Impacted by F-35 Upgrades and Contract Hold-Ups

Lockheed Martin officials, speaking on an earnings call, anticipate closing a deal with the U.S. government for the 18th and 19th F-35 lots by year’s end. However, contract delays...