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Feb- 2024 -

5 February

A Rheinmetall military truck is seen in parked in a lot. The truck is painted camouflage green.

British Army to Receive 500 New Rheinmetall Trucks

The British Army is set to acquire 500 support trucks in seven months following a $354-million contract with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles.

5 February

Inder Singh Bisht

France Orders 109 Upgraded Caesar Artillery Systems

The French government has ordered Nexter Systems to deliver 109 Caesar MkII artillery systems.

5 February

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Proposes Upgrading Bradleys With Iron Fist APS

The US Army has tapped General Dynamics as the potential contractor for an eight-year Bradley infantry fighting vehicle upgrade.

5 February

A C-130 Hercules flies over a sandy plains. The plane is colored gray, with a yellow stripe on its tail. It has "US AIR FORCE" painted on its side in black, as well as "WYOMING AIR GUARD", below its wing. The background is the landscape; a wide stretch of land occupies most of the space, with green grass and yellow-white sands scattered evenly. Over the horizon, a mountain range is seen. Some of its peaks are snowy and white. The sky above is full of thin, long clouds.

Rojoef Manuel

Honeywell to Expand Aerospace Manufacturing Site in Kansas

Honeywell Aerospace has announced an $84-million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas.

2 February

MBDA CEO Éric Béranger and Saab CEO Micael Johansson are seen signing a letter of intent on a table decorated with France, Sweden, and the EU's flags. On the left, they are witnessed by French Minister for the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu, and on the right, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson.

Juster Domingo

Saab, MBDA Strengthen Ties With Strategic Partnership

Defense companies Saab and MBDA have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on Sweden and France's anti-tank and air defense capabilities.

2 February

Inder Singh Bisht

WaveAerospace’s Hybrid Drone Packs Speed of 500+ MPH

Connecticut-based WaveAerospace has unveiled a multi-role unmanned multi-copter that can reach speeds of over 500 miles per hour.

1 February

A gray General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian is seen flying above the clouds. On the far right side of the background, a mountain range is seen peeking out. The scenery is tinged in the setting sun's orange hues.

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves $4B Sale of MQ-9B Drones, Hellfire Missiles to India

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones and 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to India.

1 February

AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter fires a Hellfire missile

Inder Singh Bisht

US Confirms $1 Billion Viper Attack Helicopter Sale to Nigeria

The US Department of Defense has confirmed the sale of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to Nigeria.

1 February

An artist's rendering of Rheinmetall's Várpalota plant. The complex shows a roofed parking lot three buildings, and what appears to be a small park. Three trucks and a bus are seen parked by the perimeter of the site. A roundabout is also shown on the lower right corner of the image. Most of the surrounding area is dotted by trees and grass.

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall Greenlights Hungary Ammunition Plant Expansion

Rheinmetall's ammunition plant in Várpalota, Hungary has moved into its second phase of construction as demand for production rises.

Jan- 2024 -

31 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Rheinmetall Discussing Arms Factory Opening in Lithuania

Rheinmetall is in talks with Lithuania to open an arms factory in the country, according to Economy and Innovation Minister Ausrine Armonaite.

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