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December 9, 2024
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Sweden Grants Submarine Navigation System Contract to OSI Maritime Systems

OSI Maritime Systems has entered into an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to equip Swedish submarines with its advanced Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS). The...

Next-Generation Raytheon NGJ-MB System Enhances US EA-18 Growler Fighter Jets with Advanced Radar Jamming Capabilities

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) has received a $590 million follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy for the continued development and deployment of the Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. This...

December 9, 2024
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China Introduces Metal Storm Mobile Electromagnetic Gun System as a Countermeasure Against Aerial Threats

China has unveiled its newest advancement in defense technology—the Metal Storm mobile electromagnetic gun system. Mounted on a 6×6 military truck chassis, this cutting-edge weapon is engineered to function...

December 9, 2024
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Russian Navy Develops Project 117113 Cayman-Class to Upgrade Ivan Gren-Class Landing Ships

The Russian Navy has announced plans to upgrade its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with a new variant, Project 117113 Cayman. Developed by the Nevskoye Design Bureau under the United...

December 7, 2024
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Sweden and Denmark Finalize $2.3 Billion Joint Order for Combat Vehicles

Sweden and Denmark have signed a contract with a Swedish defense manufacturer for the delivery of 205 CV90 armored combat vehicles. Under the agreement, Denmark will receive 115 vehicles,...

Lockheed Martin Awarded $245 Million Contract to Upgrade U.S. Navy’s MK 48 Torpedoes

Lockheed Martin has secured a $245 million contract extension from the US Naval Sea Systems Command for the MK 48 Guidance and Control (G&C) program. This component is designed...

December 6, 2024
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Hungarian Army Commissions Newly Acquired Leopard 2A7HU Main Battle Tanks

The Hungarian Defense Forces have expanded their ground combat capabilities with the arrival of additional Leopard 2A7HU tanks. The Klapka György 1st Armored Brigade announced on social media that...

December 6, 2024
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India Reveals Advanced ‘Stealth Cloak’ Technology Aimed at Rendering IAF Combat Aircraft Nearly Invisible to Radar Detection

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently launched the Anālakṣhya Project, a pioneering initiative focused on advancing metamaterial surface cloaking technology. Spearheaded by researchers at IIT Kanpur, the...

December 6, 2024
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Roshel Introduces New Ambulance Configuration of the Senator Armored Vehicle

Canadian mobility manufacturer Roshel has introduced an ambulance variant of its Senator 4×4 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. Named the Senator Medical Evacuation, the new model is built...

December 6, 2024
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Indian Navy evaluates the F-35B for potential integration into its carrier fleet.

The Indian Navy has long been in pursuit of advanced fighter aircraft capable of carrier-based operations. Among the more ambitious options under consideration was the F-35B Lightning II, the...