defense spending

Italy OKs Third Next-Gen Submarine Production

The Italian parliament has authorized Fincantieri to begin production of the country’s third U212 Near Future Submarine.

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Argentina Buys Six 407GXi High-Altitude Helicopters

The Argentinean Ministry of Defense has awarded a contract to Bell Textron for the delivery of six 407GXi multi-role helicopters.

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Sweden Orders Carl-Gustaf Ammunition From Saab

Sweden has contracted local defense firm Saab to supply an undisclosed amount of ammunition for its Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles.

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Morocco Acquires Chinese HJ-9A Anti-Tank Missiles

The Royal Moroccan Navy recently showcased its newly-acquired Chinese HJ-9A anti-tank missile system, the Red Arrow 9A.

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Turkey to Upgrade ACV-15 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carriers

Turkey’s FNSS Defence Systems has been contracted to provide capability enhancement to the Turkish Army’s ACV-15 advanced armored personnel carriers.

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Rheinmetall Wins $53M German Army Contract for 57 Heavy Military Trucks

Rheinmetall has received an order for 57 additional HX81 heavy military trucks worth $53.4 million from the German military.

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Denmark Ups Ukraine Aid Fund by $2.6 Billion

Denmark said it was committing an additional $2.6 billion to a fund for aid for Ukraine, bringing the fund's total to $3.6 billion.

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Israel Military Receives First Advanced ‘Eitan’ Armored Personnel Carriers

The Israeli Defence Forces has taken delivery of its first serial production Eitan advanced armored personnel carriers.

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US Air Force Begins Sixth-Gen Fighter Aircraft Competition

The US Air Force has formally begun the competition for its highly-classified Next Generation Air Dominance fighter aircraft.

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Australia Orders 78 Bushmasters to Replenish Stockpiles Sent to Ukraine

Australia will buy 78 Bushmaster protected vehicles for $106 million to replenish stockpiles sent to Ukraine for its war against Russia.

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