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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...

October 22, 2024
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India Launches Fourth Nuclear-Powered Submarine in Secrecy; Former Lead Describes First as a “Historic Milestone”

India has covertly launched its fourth indigenously developed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, designated S-4*, which can deploy nuclear-tipped missiles. The first SSBN was launched in 2009 and commissioned in...

October 21, 2024
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New Deal to Enhance Bayraktar TB2 Drone Performance for Poland

Poland is enhancing its fleet of 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones via a new service and logistics contract with Baykar of Turkey. Initiated by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency...