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December 18, 2024
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Economic Explosives Ltd. launches India’s largest private drone testing range in Nagpur.

Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), based in Nagpur, has taken a significant step forward in enhancing India’s drone capabilities by establishing a 1.4 km runway and dedicated testing facility for...

December 18, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Key details emerge on the Super Hornet Fighter Family’s third multi-year procurement contract (MYP-III).

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $33.8 million contract modification to deliver four test controller processors and ten infrared receivers for the F/A-18 aircraft. The contract work will be...

December 18, 2024
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Air Platforms
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Indian Air Force issues RFP for procurement of 97 additional Tejas Mark-IA fighters from HAL.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 additional Tejas Mark-IA fighter jets. This...

December 18, 2024
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Land Platforms
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Clavister to deliver its CyberArmour system for integration into CV90 combat vehicles.

Swedish cybersecurity company Clavister has been awarded a SEK 53 million (approximately USD 4.7 million) contract by BAE Systems Hägglunds to provide its CyberArmour system for CV90 infantry fighting...

Sweden Acquires Naval Radar System Designed to Detect Sea-Skimming Missiles

Sweden has awarded Saab a 340-million Swedish kroner ($31 million) contract to supply its Navy with the Sea Giraffe 1X radar system. Scheduled for delivery through 2026, the contract...

December 17, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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Saudi Arabia Places Order for Three Additional Corvettes from Spain

Saudi Arabia has signed a new contract with Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia for the construction of three additional Avante 2200 corvettes. This follows an earlier agreement for five corvettes...

December 17, 2024
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Air Platforms
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Greece Set to Procure Switchblade Kamikaze Drones from the United States

Greece’s Government Council for Foreign and Defense Affairs has approved the purchase of Switchblade kamikaze drones for its army. The acquisition includes approximately 590 Switchblade 300 and Switchblade 600...

December 17, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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Project-76 moves forward as the Indian Navy develops an indigenous submarine class.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has announced that Project-76, aimed at developing a new class of indigenous diesel-electric submarines, is currently in its early stages. This initiative represents...

December 17, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Army advances with its Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle modernization efforts.

BAE Systems Land & Armaments has secured a $656.2 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to manufacture additional Bradley armored fighting vehicles for the Army. The agreement...

December 17, 2024
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Training and Simulation
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British Army inaugurates new training center for Ajax armored vehicles.

A cutting-edge training facility has been launched at the British Army’s Combat Manoeuvre Centre in Bovington, England, equipped with advanced immersive simulators designed for the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle...