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November 27, 2024
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Louisiana-Based Company Contracted to Construct Polar Icebreaker for U.S. Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard has awarded a $125 million contract to Offshore Service Vessels LLC to supply a commercially available icebreaker for polar region missions. As part of the...

November 27, 2024
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L3Harris Selected to Support Development of F-35 Sustainment Hub for the Royal Canadian Air Force

Canada has partnered with L3Harris’ Quebec-based division to evaluate the requirements for establishing an F-35 sustainment facility for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The proposed depot is part of...

November 27, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Russia Reveals New Flamethrower Drone Designed to Compete with Ukraine’s Dragon UAV

Russian engineers have created a new type of drone capable of emitting a stream of fire to destroy nearby targets. Referred to as the “flamethrower drone,” this unmanned aerial...

November 27, 2024
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Israel Approves Acquisition of Next-Generation Corvettes and Several Hundred Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs)

The Israeli government has approved the procurement of next-generation corvettes and “hundreds” of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to strengthen its armed forces. According to the Ministry of Defense,...

November 26, 2024
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BAE Systems Unveils the UK’s First Extra-Large Autonomous Military Submarine

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated “Herne,” an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV) developed for military applications. Designed for tasks such as monitoring and protecting underwater infrastructure, supporting anti-submarine warfare,...

November 26, 2024
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NVL Group Commences Construction of New Reconnaissance Vessel for the German Navy

NVL Group has officially begun construction on the German Navy’s first Type 424 reconnaissance ship, marking the start of production for the new class of intelligence-gathering vessels. This milestone...

November 26, 2024
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Indian Air Force Reportedly Considering Acquisition of Russian Tu-160M Strategic Bombers

Russia has reportedly extended an offer to India to acquire its Tu-160M strategic bombers, also known as the “White Swan,” which could significantly enhance the Indian Air Force’s long-range...

November 26, 2024
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U.S. Air Force Awards Boeing $2.4 Billion Contract for Additional KC-46 Aerial Refueling Tankers

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion contract to purchase 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers. This latest order, covering the 11th production lot, brings...

November 26, 2024
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Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Reach Preliminary Agreement for Upcoming F-35 Production Lot

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a preliminary agreement for the production of two additional batches of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. According to a joint statement from Lockheed...

November 22, 2024
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Romania, a NATO Member, Signs Agreement with the U.S. to Procure F-35 Fighter Jets

Romania, a NATO member, has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 32 F-35 fighter jets, marking the country’s largest military acquisition to date. The $6.5 billion...