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8 November

Safran VIGY 4 Observer/Engage – Lightweight and stabilized naval day/night observation system

Egyptian Navy to Equip Vessels With Safran Optronic and Navigation Tech

The Egyptian Navy has chosen French defense company Safran’s optronic and navigation system to be installed on 10 of its offshore patrol vessels.

8 November

Giulia Bernacchi

EU to Enhance Security in Egypt With $21M Assistance Measure

The European Council has approved a $21 million assistance measure to bolster the Egyptian military's capabilities against security threats.

8 November

Christine Casimiro

Peruvian Navy Selects Kongsberg Propulsion for New Frigate

Peru has awarded Kongsberg Maritime a contract to supply its propulsion systems for the navy’s first warship under its new frigate program.

8 November

RCH 155 remote-controlled wheeled howitzer.

Inder Singh Bisht

Switzerland Picks KNDS Mobile Artillery to Replace Legacy Howitzer

The Swiss arms procurement agency has picked the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) artillery system as the replacement of the aging M109 self-propelled howitzer.

8 November

Giulia Bernacchi

Netherlands Orders 12 Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has awarded a contract to Airbus for 12 H225M Caracal helicopters in an agreement signed at Euronaval 2024.

7 November

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a press conference

Staff Writer With AFP

Offering Putin Ukraine Concessions ‘Unacceptable’ for Europe: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it would be "unacceptable" for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine.

7 November

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

Christine Casimiro

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.

7 November

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 21.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct a safety of use memorandum (SOUM) on an assault amphibious vehicle (AAV) in preparation for Exercise Reindeer II, Reindeer I, and Joint Viking in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 19, 2020. The SOUM test assessed the watertight integrity of AAV’s hull on a submerged ramp and is part of a continuing effort to ensure the equipment is safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Chockey)

Rojoef Manuel

Romania to Purchase 44 Used Amphibious Vehicles From US

Romania’s Ministry of Defense is planning to buy 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles from the US, doubling its intended order from 2023.

7 November

Soldier firing a Sako Automatkarbin 24 (AK 24) assault rifle

Rojoef Manuel

Sako to Provide 22,500 More AK 24 Rifles to Swedish Armed Forces

Sweden has contracted Finnish small arms developer Sako to deliver 22,500 additional Automatkarbin 24 assault rifles for its armed forces.

7 November

The OPV 60M offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

Rojoef Manuel

Montenegro Procures Two Offshore Patrol Vessels From France

French shipbuilder Kership has received a contract to supply two offshore patrol vessels for the Montenegrin Navy.

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