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January 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

Poland takes delivery of its first M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the U.S.

Poland has received its first batch of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the United States under a 2022 foreign military sales agreement. A total of 28 tanks arrived...

January 21, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

U.S. Army orders Switchblade loitering munitions for infantry operations.

AeroVironment has received a $55.3 million contract to supply Switchblade loitering munitions under the U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS). This marks the second order under...

January 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

France receives two additional H225M Caracal multi-role helicopters.

France’s defense procurement agency has delivered two H225M Caracal helicopters to the Air and Space Force. These are the first of eight H225M Caracals ordered from Airbus Helicopters in...

January 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

Kawasaki to manufacture 17 CH-47 Chinook helicopters for Japan’s Self-Defense Forces.

Japan has contracted Kawasaki Heavy Industries to manufacture 17 CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for its armed forces. The agreement includes a 71.4 billion yen ($458.1 million) investment for five...

January 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

U.S. Navy awards BAE Systems $85 million contract for Tactical Common Data Link network.

BAE Systems has been awarded an $85 million contract to manufacture and supply more Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) systems for the U.S. Navy. The NTCDL facilitates real-time...

January 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India procures medium-range air defense missiles for naval warships.

India has signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited to supply Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) to the Indian Navy. The deal, valued at 29.6 billion Indian rupees ($340 million),...

January 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

Italy selects Germany’s Skynex system for short-range air defense requirements.

Italy has formally chosen Germany’s Skynex air defense system to strengthen its national airspace security. Rheinmetall, the manufacturer, confirmed a €73 million ($75 million) order for a single Skynex...

January 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Uruguay acquires five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Embraer.

The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has procured five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. The agreement includes mission equipment, integrated logistics support, and a flight simulator. Embraer...

January 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

Greek Air Force takes delivery of its final Dassault Rafale fighter.

French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has delivered the 24th and final Rafale fighter jet to the Hellenic Air Force at Tanagra air base. The aircraft was received by Greece’s 332nd...

January 13, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Indonesia signs a $450 million agreement with India for BrahMos missile systems.

Indonesia has begun the process of acquiring BrahMos cruise missiles from India, according to reports from Indian media. The New Indian Express, citing sources, revealed that the Indian embassy...