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US Approves Prospective Deal for 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

The US has cleared a possible $440 million missile sale to Saudi Arabia, covering more than 1,000 TOW missiles. The package includes 507 TOW 2A and 507 TOW 2B...

October 28, 2024
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Polish Manufacturer Reveals VSHORAD System Equipped with Programmable Ammo

Poland’s Pit-Radwar has launched the SA-35MM, a very short-range air defense system featuring a 35mm cannon with programmable airburst ammunition. The system’s rounds are programmed to detonate at the...

October 28, 2024
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US Authorizes $2 Billion Sale of Air Defense and Radar Equipment to Taiwan

A $1.94 billion arms deal for air defense and radar systems between the US and Taiwan has been cleared by the State Department. The agreement features NASAMS and both...

October 28, 2024
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US Army Signs Multi-Year Deal for Black Hornet 4 Nano Drones from Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR Defense has won a five-year contract to provide the US Army with Black Hornet 4 nano-drones. The drones are being acquired under the Soldier Borne Sensor program...

Hensoldt Introduces New Optronic Technologies for Armored Vehicles

Hensoldt has introduced three new optronic systems for the Leopard 2A8 tank, Puma, and Boxer armored vehicles, designed to enhance targeting in adverse conditions. The systems utilize a blend...

October 25, 2024
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AeroVironment Reveals Flexible Drone Tailored to Modern Battlefield Challenges

The newly unveiled P550 by AeroVironment is an electric vertical take-off and landing drone designed for the US Army’s long-range reconnaissance program. Its modular build permits quick adaptation for...

October 24, 2024
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Saronic Unveils Largest Autonomous Vessel for U.S. Pentagon’s China Strategy

Saronic Technologies has launched its third and largest autonomous surface vessel, the Corsair, measuring 24 feet in length. The Corsair follows the earlier releases of the 14-foot Cutlass and...

October 24, 2024
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Mitsubishi Unveils New Combat Drone Concepts Featuring AI Technology

During the Japan International Aerospace exhibition in Tokyo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries showcased two AI-enabled collaborative combat aircraft concepts. The first is a tactical support drone, presented as a 1:10-scale...

October 23, 2024
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Lockheed Hit by Financial Challenges Amid F-35 Upgrade and Delayed Contracts

Lockheed Martin officials said during an earnings call that they hope to secure a contract with the U.S. government for the 18th and 19th F-35 production lots by year’s...

Australia confirms $4.7 billion deal for US air defense missiles.

Australia stated this week that it will spend $4.7 billion on US-made SM-2 and SM-6 missiles, among the most advanced air defense interceptors globally, in a significant foreign military...