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December 3, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force selects GA-ASI’s SeaGuardian UAV after successful trial phase.

On December 3, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the MQ-9B SeaGuardian for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial...

December 3, 2024
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Helsing officially unveils the HX-2 Karma, an intelligent loitering munition.

On December 2, 2024, Helsing, a defense-focused artificial intelligence (AI) company, officially introduced the HX-2 Karma, an advanced intelligent loitering munition. Prior to its unveiling, widespread media speculation had...

November 28, 2024
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Future Soldier Program Integrates Robotics and Cyber Capabilities into the Core Structure of the British Army

The British Army is undergoing a major transformation to meet the evolving demands of modern warfare. As part of the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development, and Foreign Policy,...

K-4 Missile Launch from INS Arighaat Demonstrates India’s Advancing Underwater Strike Capabilities

As reported by The Economic Times on November 28, 2024, India has successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the INS Arighaat. The test was conducted...

November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Turkish Firm Otokar Signs Contract with Romania to Produce COBRA II Tactical Armored Vehicles Locally

Turkish land systems manufacturer Otokar has signed a contract with Romtehnica, the procurement arm of the Romanian Ministry of Defense, to deliver 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 light tactical armored...

November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Armenia May Acquire Greek S-300 Air Defense System to Potentially Operate with Indian Akash and Pinaka Systems

An unspecified number of Greek S-300 air defense systems may soon be transferred to Armenia, which is actively pursuing comprehensive military modernization through new arms acquisitions. The Greek military...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Israel Approves Acquisition of Next-Generation Corvettes and Several Hundred Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs)

The Israeli government has approved the procurement of next-generation corvettes and “hundreds” of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to strengthen its armed forces. According to the Ministry of Defense,...

November 27, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Russia Reveals New Flamethrower Drone Designed to Compete with Ukraine’s Dragon UAV

Russian engineers have created a new type of drone capable of emitting a stream of fire to destroy nearby targets. Referred to as the “flamethrower drone,” this unmanned aerial...

November 27, 2024
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

L3Harris Selected to Support Development of F-35 Sustainment Hub for the Royal Canadian Air Force

Canada has partnered with L3Harris’ Quebec-based division to evaluate the requirements for establishing an F-35 sustainment facility for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The proposed depot is part of...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Louisiana-Based Company Contracted to Construct Polar Icebreaker for U.S. Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard has awarded a $125 million contract to Offshore Service Vessels LLC to supply a commercially available icebreaker for polar region missions. As part of the...