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December 6, 2024
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Air Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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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Weapons and Munition

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 5, 2024
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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 5, 2024
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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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Unmanned Systems

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...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

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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Missile and Missile Defense

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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Air Platforms

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...

December 5, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

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...