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U.S. Navy Unveils XAIM-147B Air-to-Air Missile
Weapon / Missile Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

U.S. Navy Unveils XAIM-147B Air-to-Air Missile

During the biennial Exercise Rim of the Pacific RIMPAC 2024, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was spotted with the new XAIM-147B long-range air-to-air missile.

Thales Ramps Up 70 mm Guided Rocket Production
Weapon / Missile Investment

Thales Ramps Up 70 mm Guided Rocket Production

French defence firm Thales will increase the production of its FZ275 70 mm (2.75”) laser-guided rockets in its Belgium facility located in Herstal.

India to Locally Produce S-400 Components
Weapon / Missile

India to Locally Produce S-400 Components

India and Russia are collaborating to establish a joint venture to manufacture S-400 components and maintain them in India.

Serbia Receives Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defence System
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Serbia Receives Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defence System

Serbia received the HQ-17AE SAM from China’s state-owned CASIC Corporation, to intercept low and medium altitude targets.

ROKETSAN Integrates CİRİT Missile on Pickup
Land Weapon / Missile

ROKETSAN Integrates CİRİT Missile on Pickup

During a Nigerian officials’ visit, ROKETSAN’s CİRİT 70 mm laser-guided missile was seen on a pickup fitted with an electro-optical system.

German Parliament Approves Budget for New Missiles
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German Parliament Approves Budget for New Missiles

The Parliament has approved budgets for a large-scale Brimstone air-to-surface missile acquisition and development of a supersonic cruise missile.

ER GMLRS Artillery Rocket Production Begins
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ER GMLRS Artillery Rocket Production Begins

The production of ER GMLRS with a longer range than M30 GMLRS for HIMARS and M270 MLRS of the U.S. Army has begun.

Kongsberg Unveils NOMADS Air Defence System
Land Weapon / Missile

Kongsberg Unveils NOMADS Air Defence System

Kongsberg has added the fully mobile NOMADS short-range air defence system after its long history with the medium-range NASAMS.

HHI Launches Philippinean Frigate with GÖKDENİZ CIWS
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

HHI Launches Philippinean Frigate with GÖKDENİZ CIWS

ASELSAN has confirmed the integration of GÖKDENİZ-100/35SA CIWS on the launching day of the Philippines’ future frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FF-06).

Eurosam Shows SAMP/T NG Air Defence System
Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

Eurosam Shows SAMP/T NG Air Defence System

The new version of the SAMP/T long-range air defence system, SAMP/T NG, with improvements and new capabilities, was exhibited in Eurosatory 2024.

KNDS Shows RAPIDFIRE 40 mm Weapon on 8x8 Truck
Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

KNDS Shows RAPIDFIRE 40 mm Weapon on 8x8 Truck

During Eurosatory 2024, French-German JV KNDS displayed its updated version of the RAPIDFIRE 40 mm autocannon on an 8x8 truck.

BAE Systems Unveils Tridon Mark II Air Defence System
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BAE Systems Unveils Tridon Mark II Air Defence System

During Eurosatory 2024, BAE Systems has put Tridon Mark II air defence system based on Bofors 40 Mk4 40 mm naval gun.