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French DGA Awards KNDS Contract to develop 155mm “KATANA” Guided Ammunition
June 22, 2024 @ 08:43 AMThe French defence procurement agency (DGA) has funded the development of the KATANA 155mm guided artillery ammunition being developed by KNDS. The KATANA meets the present need for high-precision artillery ammunition in both low and high intensity warfare: its performance limits collateral damage in urban areas and enables dealing more effectively with high value targets such as artillery systems, radars or command posts
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Armenia, Estonia Procure French Caeser Howitzers
June 21, 2024 @ 05:38 AMArmenia and Estonia have entered into contracts with France to procure CAESAR self-propelled howitzers. France's Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed the contract signing with Armenia on June 18
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European Coalition Jointly Procures Mistral 3 Missiles
June 20, 2024 @ 09:47 AMA European coalition involving France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, and Hungary signed a framework cooperation agreement on June 19 for the joint acquisition of the Mistral 3 ground-based air defense system. This agreement, managed by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) with support from MBDA, aims to streamline the acquisition process to better meet the requirements of the participating nations' armed forces
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Germany Orders Two Additional F126 Frigates from Damen
June 20, 2024 @ 09:32 AMThe Procurement Organization of the German Armed Forces (BAAINBw) and Dutch naval shipbuilder Damen Naval signed a contract on June 19 for two additional F126 multipurpose frigates, bringing the total to six vessels. Last week, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag gave the green light for the procurement of the fifth and sixth vessels
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Philippines Supply Ships Reinforced with Hardshell to Resist Chinese Water Cannons
June 20, 2024 @ 08:36 AMThe Philippine Navy (PN) has reinforced its supply ships with a protective cover to resist water cannon assaults by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG). PN supply ships are providing materials to the anchored BRP Sierra Madre stationed in Ayungin Shoal, which China claims as part of its maritime territory, a claim Manila disputes
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Gaza Pier Removed Again
June 20, 2024 @ 06:57 AMThe U.S
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German Military Receives Hensoldt Spotter 42 Observation Optics
June 20, 2024 @ 06:10 AMHENSOLDT is now equipping the German Armed Forces with an additional 90 Spotter 42 units. The first batch of Spotter 42 was delivered to the military last year
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Safran, Edge Autonomy Unveil Lanner VTOL UAS at Eurosatory 2024
June 20, 2024 @ 04:44 AMSafran Electronics & Defense and Edge Autonomy have jointly introduced the Lanner, a new configuration of the Penguin Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS), at Eurosatory 2024. The Lanner is based on the Penguin UAS platform, modified specifically to meet the requirements of the Light Tactical Drone System (SDTL) program for the French armed forces
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KNDS to Deliver New COLIBRI Remotely Operated Ammunition to Ukraine
June 19, 2024 @ 10:10 AMFranco-German defense company KNDS
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China to Manufacture More of Nuclear-powered Submarines over Conventional Ones
June 19, 2024 @ 08:52 AMChina has shifted its submarine manufacturing focus towards nuclear-powered vessels, prioritizing them over conventional diesel-electric propulsion. “The force is now emphasizing the development of nuclear-powered boats while still maintaining conventional ones,” Wen Xuexing, a captain at a submarine detachment of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, said
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