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Nov- 2024 -19 NovemberEurope
Portugal Picks Thales’ ForceShield as New Short-Range Air Defense
The Portuguese Army has selected Thales’ ForceShield ground-based air defense system as its new very short-range air defense solution.
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19 NovemberEurope
British Army Buys 10,000 TALON Sights to Boost Night-Fighting Capability
The British Army has placed an order for up to 10,000 TALON Fused Weapon Sights to be integrated into its standard-issue rifles.
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18 NovemberDOD Contracts
Textron Wins $277M Contract to Supply T-54A Trainers to US Military
Textron Aviation has been awarded a contract for $277 million to produce next-generation T-54A trainer aircraft for the US military.
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14 NovemberArms
Latvia Intends to Procure ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles From Spain
Latvia’s Ministry of Defense has decided to pursue contract negotiations with Spain-based GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas to purchase ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles.
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12 NovemberMiddle East
Iran to Increase Defense Budget By up to 200 Percent
The Iranian government plans to triple its military budget for next year amid an unprecedented escalation in attacks exchanged with Israel.
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11 NovemberAir
Sweden Selects Embraer C-390, Brazil Expands Saab Gripen Fleet
Sweden and Brazil signed a letter of intent to deepen defense cooperation through the acquisition of one another’s military aircraft.
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7 NovemberAsia Pacific
Philippines to Acquire $439M Fast Patrol Craft Funded by France
The Philippine Coast Guard is set to receive 40 fast patrol craft valued at $439 million funded through French official development assistance.
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6 NovemberAir
Japan to Arm F-35As With Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles
Norwegian firm Kongsberg has signed a contract to supply Japan with the Joint Strike Missile for its fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft.
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Oct- 2024 -23 OctoberAfrica
Morocco to Increase Defense Budget, Boost Local Industry
Morocco will increase its 2025 defense budget to $13 billion to strengthen its army, diversify partners for acquisitions, and boost its local industry.
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22 OctoberAsia Pacific
Australia to Buy Advanced US Missiles in $4.7B Deal
Australia announced a $4.7 billion deal to arm its navy with cutting-edge US medium and long-range missiles at a time of rapidly escalating military tensions in the Asia-Pacific.
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