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January 6, 2025
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Sri Lanka set to receive aircraft support from both the U.S. and Pakistan.

Sri Lanka is expanding its air force fleet with additional American Bell 206 helicopters and a Pakistani-supplied Chengdu J-7 aircraft. The acquisition includes eight TH-57 Sea Ranger variants of...

January 6, 2025
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Volvo provides Estonia with new 4×4 and 6×6 military logistics trucks.

As part of a 2023 modernization agreement, the Estonian Defense Forces have received new 4×4 and 6×6 military trucks from Volvo. These vehicles, featuring Volvo’s 44R and 66R systems,...

January 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Rheinmetall delivers KF41 Lynx test vehicle to the Italian Army.

Rheinmetall has delivered a KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to the Italian Army for evaluation ahead of an anticipated procurement. The move supports Italy’s broader plan to acquire new...

January 6, 2025
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BAE Systems chosen by U.S. Army to develop a next-gen multi-domain artillery system.

The U.S. Army has chosen BAE Systems to develop a prototype of the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC), a next-generation system designed to fire hypersonic projectiles. The contract, initially revealed...

January 6, 2025
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Serbia finalizes $335 million deal for Israeli PULS artillery and Hermes drones.

Serbia has completed the acquisition of Israeli-made PULS artillery rocket systems and Hermes 900 reconnaissance drones as part of efforts to gain an edge in its military rivalry with...

January 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

China claims to have developed a machine gun firing 450,000 rounds per minute.

A group of Chinese scientists and engineers has revealed the creation of a machine gun capable of firing 450,000 rounds per minute per barrel. Developed in Taiyuan, a major...

U.S. approves $78.5 million sale of lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia.

The US government has approved a potential $78.5 million sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia. The request includes 20 ready-to-launch torpedoes, along with spare...

January 3, 2025
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Embraer to supply four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to an undisclosed African country.

Embraer has secured a contract to deliver four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to an undisclosed African customer. The versatile light attack and trainer planes will support a wide range...

January 3, 2025
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U.S. Coast Guard accepts interim delivery of a new polar icebreaker vessel.

The US Coast Guard has acquired a temporary icebreaker, the MV Aiviq, to bolster its polar cutter fleet during ongoing modernization efforts. Delivered by Offshore Service Vessels, the ship...

January 3, 2025
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RTX secures a $946 million contract to supply additional Patriot missile systems to Romania.

RTX has been awarded a $946 million contract to supply Romania with additional Patriot missile systems, enhancing the nation’s air defense capabilities. This marks Romania’s third Patriot acquisition, following...