December, 2024 - latestdefencenews.com

Saab receives contract to supply Sea Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Swedish Navy.

On December 13, 2024, Saab announced that it has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply its Sea Giraffe 1X radar systems to the...

December 13, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sikorsky Receives $376 Million Full Funding Contract for U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopters

The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky a full contract worth $376 million to continue the production and delivery of UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. This follows an existing...

Saab Awarded Contract by Sweden for Delivery of Sea Giraffe 1x Naval Radar System

Saab has secured an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply its Sea Giraffe 1X radar system to the Swedish Navy. Valued at approximately SEK 340...

December 13, 2024
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Awarded $168 Million Contract to Develop Advanced Striker II Helmet for Eurofighter

The Eurofighter Typhoon consortium has granted BAE Systems a £133 million ($168 million) contract to further develop its Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD). This funding will support the next...

December 12, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Saudi Ministry of Defence expands its fleet with three more Avante 2200 corvettes from Navantia.

On December 11, 2024, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence signed a contract in Riyadh with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia for the acquisition of three additional Avante 2200 corvettes, matching...

December 12, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Czech Republic confirms another order for Leopard 2A4 tanks.

Rheinmetall has confirmed the delivery of 14 additional Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks to the Czech Republic, following the signing of a contract between Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH CEO Björn...

December 12, 2024
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

India and the UK Partner to Develop Amphibious Warship Fleet for the Indian Navy

The Indian Navy’s long-pending plan to acquire amphibious warships, or Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), has been delayed for over a decade but is now gaining momentum. India is working...

December 9, 2024
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Russian Navy Develops Project 117113 Cayman-Class to Upgrade Ivan Gren-Class Landing Ships

The Russian Navy has announced plans to upgrade its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with a new variant, Project 117113 Cayman. Developed by the Nevskoye Design Bureau under the United...

December 9, 2024
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

China Introduces Metal Storm Mobile Electromagnetic Gun System as a Countermeasure Against Aerial Threats

China has unveiled its newest advancement in defense technology—the Metal Storm mobile electromagnetic gun system. Mounted on a 6×6 military truck chassis, this cutting-edge weapon is engineered to function...

Next-Generation Raytheon NGJ-MB System Enhances US EA-18 Growler Fighter Jets with Advanced Radar Jamming Capabilities

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) has received a $590 million follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy for the continued development and deployment of the Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. This...