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December 16, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Poland inks a $310 million deal for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAV from General Atomics.

Poland has signed a $310 million agreement with General Atomics to procure MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones. The deal was formalized on December 12 by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms
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Norway stations F-35 fighters and NASAMS air defense systems in Poland to bolster NATO’s eastern flank.

Norway has stationed F-35 multirole fighter jets and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) in Poland to protect the airspace surrounding Rzeszów Airport—a key NATO logistics center—within the Alliance’s...

December 14, 2024
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft

The UK, Italy, and Japan have officially launched a joint venture to develop a next-generation supersonic fighter jet by 2035, intended to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. The new venture...

December 14, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense
R&D

A detailed comparison explains India’s preference for the S-400 over the THAAD system.

In a pivotal strategic move in 2018, India selected Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system over the U.S.-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), reflecting a notable realignment of...

December 13, 2024
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Awarded $168 Million Contract to Develop Advanced Striker II Helmet for Eurofighter

The Eurofighter Typhoon consortium has granted BAE Systems a £133 million ($168 million) contract to further develop its Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD). This funding will support the next...

Saab Awarded Contract by Sweden for Delivery of Sea Giraffe 1x Naval Radar System

Saab has secured an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply its Sea Giraffe 1X radar system to the Swedish Navy. Valued at approximately SEK 340...

December 13, 2024
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Air Platforms
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Sikorsky Receives $376 Million Full Funding Contract for U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopters

The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky a full contract worth $376 million to continue the production and delivery of UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. This follows an existing...

Saab receives contract to supply Sea Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Swedish Navy.

On December 13, 2024, Saab announced that it has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply its Sea Giraffe 1X radar systems to the...

December 12, 2024
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

India and the UK Partner to Develop Amphibious Warship Fleet for the Indian Navy

The Indian Navy’s long-pending plan to acquire amphibious warships, or Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), has been delayed for over a decade but is now gaining momentum. India is working...

December 12, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Czech Republic confirms another order for Leopard 2A4 tanks.

Rheinmetall has confirmed the delivery of 14 additional Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks to the Czech Republic, following the signing of a contract between Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH CEO Björn...