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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...

Raytheon Secures $590 Million Contract for Production of Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band System

Raytheon, a business of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has received a $590 million follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. Developed in...

December 5, 2024
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India and Nigeria are deepening their defense ties through enhanced cooperation.

During a high-profile visit by the Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria, both nations advanced their strategic partnership by signing multiple agreements focused on defense, economic development, and food security...

Kongsberg proposes equipping Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawks with Naval Strike Missiles.

In a significant move to enhance its maritime strike capabilities, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has proposed outfitting the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters with the cutting-edge Naval Strike Missile...

December 5, 2024
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HAL seeks industry partners for co-developing an advanced electronic warfare suite for the Light Combat Helicopter.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s premier aerospace and defense entity, has initiated a significant step to boost the combat survivability and operational effectiveness of its Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)...

December 5, 2024
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MQ-4C Triton emerges as the unmanned frontline asset complementing the P-8A Poseidon.

Argon ST Inc. has been awarded an $18 million contract for the repair of the communications interface unit used in support of the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial system. The...