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December 18, 2024
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Indian Air Force issues RFP for procurement of 97 additional Tejas Mark-IA fighters from HAL.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 additional Tejas Mark-IA fighter jets. This...

December 18, 2024
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Key details emerge on the Super Hornet Fighter Family’s third multi-year procurement contract (MYP-III).

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $33.8 million contract modification to deliver four test controller processors and ten infrared receivers for the F/A-18 aircraft. The contract work will be...

December 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Economic Explosives Ltd. launches India’s largest private drone testing range in Nagpur.

Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), based in Nagpur, has taken a significant step forward in enhancing India’s drone capabilities by establishing a 1.4 km runway and dedicated testing facility for...

December 18, 2024
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Polish Army Scheduled to Receive 80 Rosomak Armored Vehicles

The Polish Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to deliver 80 upgraded KTO Rosomak armored personnel carriers to the army. Valued at 4.3 billion Polish z?oty ($1 billion),...

December 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Sweden Procures Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to Enhance Mine Countermeasure Capabilities

Sweden has entered into a contract with Saab to acquire an undisclosed quantity of the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) AUV62-MR for anti-mine operations. The AUV62-MR is intended to assist...

December 18, 2024
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Indian Army Acquires 8×8 High-Mobility Vehicles and 50-Ton Trailers

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with state-owned BEML Ltd. for the supply of 8×8 high-mobility vehicles and heavy-duty military trailers for the Indian Army. The contract...

December 17, 2024
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Rheinmetall to supply 20 more Marder IFVs to support Ukraine.

Rheinmetall has announced a new order to deliver 20 additional Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine, with shipments scheduled for the first half of 2025. The contract, funded...

December 17, 2024
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Training and Simulation

British Army inaugurates new training center for Ajax armored vehicles.

A cutting-edge training facility has been launched at the British Army’s Combat Manoeuvre Centre in Bovington, England, equipped with advanced immersive simulators designed for the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle...

December 17, 2024
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U.S. Army advances with its Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle modernization efforts.

BAE Systems Land & Armaments has secured a $656.2 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to manufacture additional Bradley armored fighting vehicles for the Army. The agreement...

December 17, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Project-76 moves forward as the Indian Navy develops an indigenous submarine class.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has announced that Project-76, aimed at developing a new class of indigenous diesel-electric submarines, is currently in its early stages. This initiative represents...