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December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Army confirms order for three more CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters.

On December 4, 2024, the U.S. Army awarded Boeing a Lot 3 contract worth $135 million (€127.7 million) for the procurement of three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Japan’s Ministry of Defense selects the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II as JASDF’s new basic trainer.

On November 29, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the selection of Textron Aviation Defense’s Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop trainer to replace the Fuji T-7 aircraft currently...

December 4, 2024
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Air Platforms
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Embraer to co-develop an armed ISR variant of the C-390 in partnership with the Brazilian Air Force.

On December 3, 2024, Brazilian aerospace company Embraer signed an agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) during the Mostra BID—Brazil’s National Defense and Security Fair in Brasília—to initiate...

December 4, 2024
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Land Platforms
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Czech Republic places a follow-up order for 14 additional Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks from Rheinmetall.

Rheinmetall Landsysteme will deliver an additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Czech Republic by the end of 2026, as confirmed by a contract announced...

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
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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
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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...