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November 20, 2024
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Russia Introduces NV.17 Hybrid Helicopter Designed to Fill the Capability Gap Between Light and Heavy Platforms

Russia’s new NV.17 hybrid helicopter has entered the technical design phase after completing its preliminary and draft design stages. Developed by Heliburo, the medium-class helicopter is intended for a...

November 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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Airbus Plans to Reveal Initial Two Prototypes of SIRTAP Drone by 2025

Airbus has reported key advancements in the development of its first high-performance SIRTAP drones for the Spanish Armed Forces. Two prototypes are now in the final assembly phase at...

U.S. Air Force Takes Delivery of Northrop Grumman’s Stand-in Attack Weapon Test Missile

The US Air Force has received Northrop Grumman’s test missile for the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), intended to strike mobile and time-sensitive targets. The test unit will help validate...

November 20, 2024
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Pennsylvania Company Awarded Contract to Provide Respiratory Protection Kits to U.S. Coast Guard

MSA Safety secured a $33 million contract to deliver respiratory protective solutions to the US Coast Guard. The Pennsylvania-based firm will supply its G1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment...

November 20, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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U.S. Navy Commissions 14th Freedom-Variant Littoral Combat Ship into Active Service

The US Navy has officially commissioned the 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, USS Nantucket (LCS 27), in Boston, Massachusetts. This followed the ship’s acceptance trials in 2022 and its...

November 19, 2024
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Airbus Hands Over First of Up to 82 H145M Helicopters to German Armed Forces

In under a year since the contract signing, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145Ms ordered by Germany, produced at its Donauwörth facility. The German...

November 19, 2024
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November 19, 2024
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Croatia Finalizes $95 Million Deal to Acquire Six Bayraktar TB2 Armed Drones

Croatia’s government has authorized a $95 million acquisition of six Bayraktar TB2 drones, with deliveries expected by 2026. The package covers a command and control center, spare parts for...