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November 22, 2024
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Air Platforms

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...

November 21, 2024
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Land Platforms

Latvia Places Order for 56 More Patria Armored Vehicles

Latvia has signed a contract with Finnish defense company Patria to supply an additional 56 armored personnel carriers (APCs) worth over 60 million euros ($63.3 million). These vehicles will...

November 21, 2024
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Air Platforms

Poland Takes Delivery of Final Two S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters from Lockheed Martin

The Polish Armed Forces have received the last two S-70i medium-lift helicopters from Lockheed Martin, concluding a four-unit deal signed in 2021. The handover, carried out by Lockheed’s local...

November 21, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Pentagon Selects L3Harris to Develop Command and Control Prototype for Autonomous Swarm Operations

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected L3Harris to develop a prototype command-and-control (C2) system capable of simultaneously managing multiple autonomous platforms. The company will deliver a user interface...

November 21, 2024
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Land Platforms

Anduril Secures $200 Million Contract for Counter-UAS Integration into USMC’s MADIS Air Defense System

Anduril Industries has secured a $200-million contract to enhance the US Marine Corps’ Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) by integrating its Anvil counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS). The Anvil...

November 20, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

U.S. Army Enhances Ground Combat Vehicle Protection with Advanced Electronic Warfare System from BAE Systems

BAE Systems has received a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to continue developing its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS). This advanced electronic warfare solution is intended to improve...

November 20, 2024
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Air Platforms

New Zealand Enhances Airlift Capabilities with Arrival of Fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has received its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules, which landed at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, in late October 2024. Designated NZ7014, the aircraft...

November 20, 2024
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Air Platforms

Russia Introduces NV.17 Hybrid Helicopter Designed to Fill the Capability Gap Between Light and Heavy Platforms

Russia’s new NV.17 hybrid helicopter has entered the technical design phase after completing its preliminary and draft design stages. Developed by Heliburo, the medium-class helicopter is intended for a...

November 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Airbus Plans to Reveal Initial Two Prototypes of SIRTAP Drone by 2025

Airbus has reported key advancements in the development of its first high-performance SIRTAP drones for the Spanish Armed Forces. Two prototypes are now in the final assembly phase at...

November 20, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

U.S. Air Force Takes Delivery of Northrop Grumman’s Stand-in Attack Weapon Test Missile

The US Air Force has received Northrop Grumman’s test missile for the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), intended to strike mobile and time-sensitive targets. The test unit will help validate...