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The strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced in late January 2024 between Texelis, a French mobility solutions provider, and Advanced Armoured Engineering (AAE), based in the United Arab Emirates, marks a significant step towards integrating cutting-edge technologies in military vehicle development. Among the promising outcomes of this collaboration is the potential integration of Texelis's Celeris 4×4 military mobility solution, unveiled in November 2023, onto AAE’s armored survivability solutions.
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The Norwegian government has announced the acquisition of new NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) air defense systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Kongsberg). This initiative, valued at approximately 1.4 billion NOK, aims to bolster Norway's defense against aerial threats, with deliveries scheduled for 2026-2027.
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Sweden and France have recently entered into a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering their defense cooperation. This partnership, signed on January 30th during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Sweden, places a strong emphasis on anti-tank and air defense capabilities as key areas for collaboration.
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EOS Australia has announced a deal with Diehl Defence, Germany, under which EOS will supply its advanced Slinger anti-drone system. Valued at approximately 15 million Australian dollars (9 million euros), this deal highlights the growing need for sophisticated anti-drone capabilities in modern military and defense operations.
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Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in providing customized solutions for defeating Radio Frequency(RF) based terrorist and extremist threats, announces that it has won a significant contract to supply 68 Scorpion Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) systems, accessories and spares to a NATO ally. The Allen-Vanguard team will be at the World Defense Show 2024 in Saudi Arabia.
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The atmosphere is heating up as World Defense Show 2024, under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, confirms a growing list of air and land assets arriving for the event in February. The air assets include established mission aircraft, fighter jets, helicopters, UAVs and the latest electric aircraft, while armored vehicles and tanks will be shown on the land side. This unique collection of manned and unmanned technology will form an effective showcase of the capabilities of future multi-domain operations.
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MBDA Spain has announced that deliveries of the new Mistral 3 anti-aircraft missiles for the Armed Forces will begin in 2026. María Durán, General Director of MBDA Spain, confirmed a ten-year contract for the supply of missiles and modernization of launch posts, with deliveries starting in the third year.
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In December 2024, Armin Papperger, the CEO of Rheinmetall, announced - as reported by Bild newspaper - the start of production for the Fuchs 6x6 armored vehicles and KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) in Ukraine, beginning in 2024. This initiative signifies a major milestone in industrial expansion and defense collaboration between Germany and Ukraine.
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The United States is set to supply Ukraine with a new long-range precision bomb, potentially altering the dynamics on the battlefield. Politico, an American digital newspaper, reported on January 30, 2024, that the U.S. has successfully tested these weapons, which are expected to be deployed as early as Wednesday. This report, based on information from two U.S. officials, indicates a significant escalation in U.S. support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts.
Read more: Breaking News: US to Supply Ukraine with New GLSDB Advanced Long-Range Precision Bombs
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The U.S. Army has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and capabilities of its High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) fleet, Sam Tricomo, U.S. Army, reports. Recently, the Army's Program Executive Office Combat Support & Combat Service Support (PEO CS&CSS) celebrated the successful installation of the 10,000th anti-lock brake and electronic stability control (ABS/ESC) kit on these versatile vehicles.
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On January 28, 2024, Slovakia marked a significant step in its strategy to strengthen national air defense capabilities by expressing its intention to acquire the U.S. Patriot missile defense system. This announcement was made by Defense Minister Robert Kalinak during his appearance on the state television channel RTVS. He highlighted Slovakia's strategic interest in the Patriot system, emphasizing its acquisition as a key element in the country's ongoing modernization of its defense arsenal.
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US weapons sales overseas rose sharply last year, Max Matza reports on BBC News, reaching a record total of $238bn (£187bn), as Russia's invasion of Ukraine stoked demand. The US government directly negotiated $81bn in sales, a 56% increase from 2022. The rest were direct sales by US defense companies to foreign nations.
Read more: Ukraine war fuels surge in US weapons exports: 2023 sets new sales records
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