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November 15, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Kongsberg Secures $900 Million Contract With U.S. Navy to Supply Naval Strike Missiles

Kongsberg has secured a five-year contract with the US Navy and Marine Corps to supply its Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The initial value of the deal stands at 10...

November 15, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Taiwan Takes Delivery of Initial Shipment of ATACMS Missiles From the United States

The United States has supplied Taiwan with its initial batch of MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS). While the precise number of missiles delivered remains undisclosed, Taiwanese state media...

November 15, 2024
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Air Platforms

Italian Coast Guard Acquires ATR 42 Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Leonardo

Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply a Multirole Maritime Patrol aircraft, derived from the ATR 42-600 commercial platform, to the Italian Coast Guard. This order supports the...

November 14, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Morocco Reportedly Acquires Bayraktar Akinci Drones from Turkey

Morocco is said to be gearing up to receive an unspecified quantity of Turkish-made Bayraktar Akinci drones. According to local media, deliveries of these advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)...

November 13, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Euroatlas Introduces ‘Greyshark’ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

German defense and engineering company Euroatlas has introduced its latest autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), Greyshark, built for undersea reconnaissance and surveillance missions. The advanced system was showcased in Paris...

November 12, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Cerbair Selected to Equip French Patrol Vessels with Drone Detection Systems

The French defense procurement agency has awarded Cerbair a contract to equip seven newly acquired offshore patrol vessels of the French Navy with advanced drone detection systems. Cerbair will...

November 11, 2024
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Air Platforms

Textron Awarded Contract to Build Nine Additional LCAC 100 Hovercraft for U.S. Navy

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems a $394.2-million contract for the construction of nine more Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 100-class vessels. This latest agreement follows prior contracts...

November 8, 2024
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Naval Platforms

EDGE Group and Brazilian Navy Collaborate on Development of Naval Counter-Drone Technology

The UAE-based EDGE Group has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to co-develop and deploy advanced naval counter-drone technologies. This collaboration will focus on designing...

November 8, 2024
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Air Platforms

Netherlands Procures 12 Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters

During the Euronaval defense exhibition in Paris, the Dutch Ministry of Defense finalized an agreement with Airbus to procure 12 H225M Caracal helicopters. The deal marks a significant step...

November 8, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Pakistan Conducts Test Launch of New ‘SMASH’ Ship-Based Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed ship-launched ballistic missile. With a range of 350 kilometers, the missile can strike both land and sea targets with high...