Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to supply controllable pitch propeller (CPP) systems for the Peruvian Navys first new multipurpose frigate under its fleet modernization program, scheduled for completion in 2029. This contract, confirmed on November 5, will see Kongsberg Maritime providing a comprehensive propulsion package, including twin controllable pitch propellers, shaftlines, bearings, seals, and integrated control systems
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In a new agreement finalized at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition in Paris, the Netherlands Defence Ministry has secured the delivery of 12 H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. The contract was signed on November 5 by Vice Admiral Jan Willem Hartman, Commander of the Materiel Command and IT, and Airbus CEO Bruno Even, with State Secretary of Defence Gijs Tuinman in attendance
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Montenegro has signed a contract to purchase two offshore patrol vessels (OPV 60M) from French shipbuilder Kership to strengthen its naval capabilities. The agreement, reached during the Euronaval trade fair, follows a defense cooperation agreement signed on April 3, 2024, in Paris by Montenegros Minister of Defense and Frances Minister of Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs
An Iranian hacker group going by the name, "Handala" has claimed to have infiltrated into the data unit of Israel's Soreq Nuclear Research Center, extracting over 20 GB of classified data. A
Elbit Systems announced a follow-on contract award worth approximately $127 million to supply its Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) for integration into the U.S
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW & C) Aircraft for an estimated cost of $4.92 billion
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched its H3 rocket No. 4 carrying the Kirameki 3 X-band communication satellite for the Defense Ministry on Monday, marking the completion of Japan's planned three-satellite configuration for defense communication
Italys latest anti-ship missile system, the Teseo MK2/E, underwent its first test firing on October 14, European MBDA announced today. This evolved missile, also known internationally as the OTOMAT, represents the newest generation in the Teseo missile family and offers enhanced capabilities over its predecessors