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December 13, 2024
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Soldier Systems

BAE Awarded $168 Million Contract to Develop Advanced Striker II Helmet for Eurofighter

The Eurofighter Typhoon consortium has granted BAE Systems a £133 million ($168 million) contract to further develop its Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD). This funding will support the next...

December 12, 2024
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Land Platforms

Saudi Ministry of Defence expands its fleet with three more Avante 2200 corvettes from Navantia.

On December 11, 2024, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence signed a contract in Riyadh with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia for the acquisition of three additional Avante 2200 corvettes, matching...

December 12, 2024
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Land Platforms

Czech Republic confirms another order for Leopard 2A4 tanks.

Rheinmetall has confirmed the delivery of 14 additional Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks to the Czech Republic, following the signing of a contract between Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH CEO Björn...

December 12, 2024
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Naval Platforms

India and the UK Partner to Develop Amphibious Warship Fleet for the Indian Navy

The Indian Navy’s long-pending plan to acquire amphibious warships, or Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), has been delayed for over a decade but is now gaining momentum. India is working...

December 9, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Russian Navy Develops Project 117113 Cayman-Class to Upgrade Ivan Gren-Class Landing Ships

The Russian Navy has announced plans to upgrade its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with a new variant, Project 117113 Cayman. Developed by the Nevskoye Design Bureau under the United...

December 9, 2024
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Land Platforms

China Introduces Metal Storm Mobile Electromagnetic Gun System as a Countermeasure Against Aerial Threats

China has unveiled its newest advancement in defense technology—the Metal Storm mobile electromagnetic gun system. Mounted on a 6×6 military truck chassis, this cutting-edge weapon is engineered to function...

December 9, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

Next-Generation Raytheon NGJ-MB System Enhances US EA-18 Growler Fighter Jets with Advanced Radar Jamming Capabilities

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) has received a $590 million follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy for the continued development and deployment of the Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. This...

December 9, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Sweden Grants Submarine Navigation System Contract to OSI Maritime Systems

OSI Maritime Systems has entered into an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to equip Swedish submarines with its advanced Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS). The...

December 7, 2024
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Land Platforms

Sweden and Denmark Finalize $2.3 Billion Joint Order for Combat Vehicles

Sweden and Denmark have signed a contract with a Swedish defense manufacturer for the delivery of 205 CV90 armored combat vehicles. Under the agreement, Denmark will receive 115 vehicles,...

December 6, 2024
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Air Platforms

Indian Navy evaluates the F-35B for potential integration into its carrier fleet.

The Indian Navy has long been in pursuit of advanced fighter aircraft capable of carrier-based operations. Among the more ambitious options under consideration was the F-35B Lightning II, the...