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October 23, 2024
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Hit by Financial Challenges Amid F-35 Upgrade and Delayed Contracts

Lockheed Martin officials said during an earnings call that they hope to secure a contract with the U.S. government for the 18th and 19th F-35 production lots by year’s...

October 23, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Australia confirms $4.7 billion deal for US air defense missiles.

Australia stated this week that it will spend $4.7 billion on US-made SM-2 and SM-6 missiles, among the most advanced air defense interceptors globally, in a significant foreign military...

October 22, 2024
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Land Platforms

India Launches Fourth Nuclear-Powered Submarine in Secrecy; Former Lead Describes First as a “Historic Milestone”

India has covertly launched its fourth indigenously developed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, designated S-4*, which can deploy nuclear-tipped missiles. The first SSBN was launched in 2009 and commissioned in...

October 21, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Turkey to Supply Albania With a Significant Batch of Kamikaze Drones

A “significant number” of Turkish loitering munitions will be donated to Albania, illustrating the growing partnership between the two nations. The gesture is not directed as an attack on...

October 21, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

New Deal to Enhance Bayraktar TB2 Drone Performance for Poland

Poland is enhancing its fleet of 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones via a new service and logistics contract with Baykar of Turkey. Initiated by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency...

October 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

India’s ISR Strength Receives a Substantial Upgrade

In 1999, the Kargil conflict exposed India’s lack of effective surveillance in the battle area. It took time to pinpoint enemy-occupied positions. Impressively, an IAF pilot flew a MiG-21...

October 18, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

BAE Supplies Modern Missile Detection Tech to Strengthen Aircraft Defense for the Army

BAE Systems has delivered 400 units of its 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems to strengthen missile defense capabilities on the US Army’s heavy lift, utility, and attack helicopters.

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Leidos secured a $248 million contract from the US Navy to provide engineering and design expertise for autonomous technologies.

Leidos was recently granted a follow-on contract by NIWC PAC to provide support for unmanned and automated systems used in maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The contract, a single-award...

October 18, 2024
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Soldier Systems

The French Army received its first delivery of 300 night vision goggles from Thales, fulfilling the Bi-NYX contract.

As part of the Bi-NYX contract, French forces have received their first 300 Thales night vision goggles ordered by the DGA in 2020. These goggles are the first installment...

October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms

For its new class of missile vessels, the Indian Navy has opted for LM2500 engines from GE Aerospace.

As of October 17, 2024, GE Aerospace’s engines, known for their dependability and performance, will be assembled and tested by HAL in Bangalore, under a partnership established in 1986....