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At the World Defense Show 2024 (WDS 2024) exhibition in Saudi Arabia, Raytheon, now part of RTX Corporation, is displaying its Coyote Block 2+ kinetic effector. This variant is designed as a low-cost, rail-launched missile solution for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) missions, with a boost rocket motor and a turbine engine.
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At the World Defense Show 2024 (WDS 2024) exhibition in Saudi Arabia, ASELSAN showcases the Tolun-IIR guidance bomb that leverages advanced GPS, INS, and IIR technologies to deliver precise strikes against targets up to 80 km away.
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The European Defence Agency (EDA), under the umbrella of its Incubation Forum for Circular Economy in European Defence (IF CEED), has taken a step further towards delivering greater circularity in European defence with the launch of a new project called “IOTA 2", targeting the circular management of body armour vests. IOTA 2 will be taken forward by an industrial consortium from four Member States, namely Luxembourg, Germany, Spain and France, and will run for the next 12 months. It represents a milestone for circularity in defence, being the first project implemented under IF CEED.
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At the World Defense Show 2024 (WDS 2024) in Saudi Arabia, Makina ve Kimya Endustrisi Kurumu (MKEK) showcases the 105mm BoranN air portable light towed howitzer, highlighting Türkiye's willpower to defense innovation on a global stage.
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At the World Defense Show 2024 (WDS 2024) exhibition in Saudi Arabia, the National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries (NAUDI) is displaying various counter-drone systems developed by the Ukrainian company Kvertus Technology. These systems encompass the AD G-6+ anti-drone gun and the portable AD Counter-FPV in its backpack variant.
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Milanion NTGS and Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial have joined forces to develop and manufacture advanced defence equipment, offering important capabilities and innovative solutions to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the region. The two companies are participating together at the World Defence Show 2024 (WDS 24) in Hall 1, stand F5. The partnership aims to contribute to the KSA’s Vision 2030 programme by offering high-value-added defence systems and services that meet the needs and requirements of the Saudi Armed Forces.
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At the World Defense Show 2024 (WDS 2024) exhibition in Saudi Arabia, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is showcasing its Tracked Robot 10-Ton (TRX) demonstrator, now featuring two pods, each carrying four MBDA Brimstone missiles. With this demonstrator, GDLS is potentially proposing a concept of operations where the TRX, equipped with guided missiles, could provide support to reconnaissance teams in targeting identified threats.
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At the World Defense Show 2024, the Saudi branch of the South African defense company Milkor is showcasing a scale model of its Milkor 4x4 APC, equipped with a modular design, advanced protection, and a powerful engine, demonstrating versatility and mission readiness for various roles in defense and security.
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Saab has received an order for the anti-armour weapon AT4 from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The order value is approximately EUR 63 million (approximately SEK 700 million) and deliveries will take place 2026-2027. The order was booked in Q4 2023.
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The German Bundeswehr has placed two separate orders with Rheinmetall for the production and supply of 40mm ammunition for automatic grenade launchers. Rheinmetall will thus be supplying tens of thousands of programmable 40mm x 53 Airburst Munition (ABM) DM131 service cartridges. This order is worth around €29.5 million, including value-added tax. The Bundeswehr has also placed an order for around 200,000 rounds of 40mm x 53 Üb DM158 practice ammunition, worth around €7.18 million, once again including VAT. Delivery of the ammunition is to be completed in 2024.
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At the World Defense Show (WDS 2024) in Saudi Arabia, the French defense firm Arquus, previously known as Renault Trucks Defense, is showcasing its VAB Mk3 6x6 armored vehicle in an Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) configuration. This event marks an important moment for Arquus, a key supplier to the French Army and various Middle Eastern governmental forces, especially following its recent acquisition by the Belgian defense company John Cockerill Defense.
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At the World Defense Show (WDS 2024) held in Saudi Arabia from February 4th to 8th, 2024, Roketsan is showcasing its TRG-300 guided missile, emphasizing its capability to deliver precise and effective firepower against high-priority targets. The missile covers distances ranging from 20 to 120 km, demonstrating Roketsan's commitment to advancing missile technology for enhanced strategic impact.