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December 19, 2024
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STM Begins Manufacturing Three Ada-Class Corvettes for Malaysia

Turkish shipbuilder STM has commenced steel cutting for three Ada-class corvettes designated for the Royal Malaysian Navy, under a contract signed in June. The ceremony, held at STM’s Istanbul...

December 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

Clavister to deliver its CyberArmour system for integration into CV90 combat vehicles.

Swedish cybersecurity company Clavister has been awarded a SEK 53 million (approximately USD 4.7 million) contract by BAE Systems Hägglunds to provide its CyberArmour system for CV90 infantry fighting...

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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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...