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November 19, 2024
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Pentagon Unveils Trilateral Agreement With UK and Australia for Hypersonic Weapons Testing

The Pentagon revealed a new hypersonic testing alliance with Australia and the UK, focusing on upgrading facilities and facilitating information exchange between the countries. The initiative, called the Hypersonic...

November 18, 2024
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China’s Recently Unveiled PL-15E Missile and J-35A Stealth Fighter Jet Pose Significant Strategic Challenge to India

At the Zhuhai air show in Guangdong, southern China, the lineup includes the J-20, the Russian Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, and the recently unveiled J-35A. Exhibits also feature a sixth-generation...

November 18, 2024
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Textron Awarded $277 Million Contract to Deliver T-54A Trainer Aircraft to U.S. Military

A $277 million contract has been awarded to Textron Aviation to produce the next-generation T-54A trainer jets for the US military. The contract covers the delivery of 26 aircraft...

Kongsberg Secures $900 Million Contract With U.S. Navy to Supply Naval Strike Missiles

Kongsberg has secured a five-year contract with the US Navy and Marine Corps to supply its Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The initial value of the deal stands at 10...

Taiwan Takes Delivery of Initial Shipment of ATACMS Missiles From the United States

The United States has supplied Taiwan with its initial batch of MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS). While the precise number of missiles delivered remains undisclosed, Taiwanese state media...

November 15, 2024
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Italian Coast Guard Acquires ATR 42 Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Leonardo

Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply a Multirole Maritime Patrol aircraft, derived from the ATR 42-600 commercial platform, to the Italian Coast Guard. This order supports the...

November 14, 2024
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Morocco Reportedly Acquires Bayraktar Akinci Drones from Turkey

Morocco is said to be gearing up to receive an unspecified quantity of Turkish-made Bayraktar Akinci drones. According to local media, deliveries of these advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)...

November 13, 2024
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Euroatlas Introduces ‘Greyshark’ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

German defense and engineering company Euroatlas has introduced its latest autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), Greyshark, built for undersea reconnaissance and surveillance missions. The advanced system was showcased in Paris...

Cerbair Selected to Equip French Patrol Vessels with Drone Detection Systems

The French defense procurement agency has awarded Cerbair a contract to equip seven newly acquired offshore patrol vessels of the French Navy with advanced drone detection systems. Cerbair will...

November 11, 2024
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Textron Awarded Contract to Build Nine Additional LCAC 100 Hovercraft for U.S. Navy

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems a $394.2-million contract for the construction of nine more Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 100-class vessels. This latest agreement follows prior contracts...