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December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms

India Places $1.5 Billion Order for 12 Indigenous Su-30MKI Fighter Jets

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. Valued at...

December 16, 2024
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Leonardo UK Selected to Supply Missile-Luring Electronic Warfare Decoys for U.S. F-35 Aircraft

The US Navy has awarded Leonardo UK a $33 million contract to provide its BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable Decoys (AEDs) for the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. This marks...

December 14, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

A detailed comparison explains India’s preference for the S-400 over the THAAD system.

In a pivotal strategic move in 2018, India selected Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system over the U.S.-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), reflecting a notable realignment of...

December 14, 2024
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United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft

The UK, Italy, and Japan have officially launched a joint venture to develop a next-generation supersonic fighter jet by 2035, intended to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. The new venture...

December 13, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

Saab receives contract to supply Sea Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Swedish Navy.

On December 13, 2024, Saab announced that it has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply its Sea Giraffe 1X radar systems to the...

December 13, 2024
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Sikorsky Receives $376 Million Full Funding Contract for U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopters

The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky a full contract worth $376 million to continue the production and delivery of UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. This follows an existing...

December 13, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

Saab Awarded Contract by Sweden for Delivery of Sea Giraffe 1x Naval Radar System

Saab has secured an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply its Sea Giraffe 1X radar system to the Swedish Navy. Valued at approximately SEK 340...

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...