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January 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

U.S. Coast Guard accepts interim delivery of a new polar icebreaker vessel.

The US Coast Guard has acquired a temporary icebreaker, the MV Aiviq, to bolster its polar cutter fleet during ongoing modernization efforts. Delivered by Offshore Service Vessels, the ship...

January 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

RTX secures a $946 million contract to supply additional Patriot missile systems to Romania.

RTX has been awarded a $946 million contract to supply Romania with additional Patriot missile systems, enhancing the nation’s air defense capabilities. This marks Romania’s third Patriot acquisition, following...

January 3, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Japan agrees to purchase 1,200 AMRAAM missiles from the U.S. in a $3.64 billion deal.

The U.S. State Department has approved a proposed $3.64 billion sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Japan. The request includes 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 missiles. In addition...

January 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Lithuanian forces receive initial delivery of BROLIS night vision combat devices.

The Lithuanian Armed Forces has taken delivery of the first shipment of night combat equipment, part of a €17 million ($17.7 million) procurement aimed at strengthening soldier capabilities. The...

January 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

China reveals amphibious assault ship capable of launching fighter jets.

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has unveiled its first Type 076-class amphibious assault ship, named Sichuan. Boasting a full-load displacement exceeding 40,000 tons, a dual-island superstructure, and a full-length...

January 2, 2025
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Land Platforms

Iveco to deliver over 1,400 next-generation logistics trucks to the Italian Army.

Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), the defense arm of the Turin-based Iveco Group, has signed a €755 million ($786 million) contract with Italy’s land armaments directorate to deliver 1,453 tactical-logistics...

January 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

China showcases its new KJ-3000 airborne early warning and control aircraft.

China has unveiled the KJ-3000, a new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft aimed at bolstering its threat detection capabilities. Built on the domestically developed Y-20 strategic transport...

December 30, 2024
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Oman acquires new naval vessels built by a shipbuilder based in Thailand.

In a move to strengthen its naval capabilities, Oman’s Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement to acquire multiple vessels from Bangkok-based shipbuilder Marsun. The contract was formalized in...

December 30, 2024
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Air Platforms

Irish Air Corps is set to receive four new Airbus H145 helicopters.

Ireland has finalized a deal to purchase four Airbus H145 helicopters to replace the EC135 models currently in service with the Irish Air Corps. As reported by The Irish...

December 30, 2024
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Air Platforms

Embraer Confirms Firm Order for Six A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft from Undisclosed Customer

Embraer has received a firm order from an undisclosed customer for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft. The order will be added to the fourth-quarter...