2024 - Weeklydefencenews

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

India spends $1.5 billion on 12 domestically produced Su-30MKI aircraft.

In order to replenish losses, the Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has contracted state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force....

December 16, 2024
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Procurement & Contracts

For US F-35s, Leonardo UK will supply EW decoy missiles that attract missiles.

After being authorized for the radar decoy in July, Leonardo UK has been granted a $33 million deal by the US Navy to deliver its BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable...

December 16, 2024
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F-35s, NASAMS from Norway deployed to Poland.

Norway has deployed F-35 multi-role fighter jets and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to Poland to secure the airspace above Rzeszów Airport. This airport serves as a critical...

December 16, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

$310M deal for Poland’s MQ-9B SkyGuardians.

Poland officially cemented a $310 million agreement with General Atomics for MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones on December 12, marking its first direct purchase of this advanced unmanned aerial system. This...

The Evolution of the Trident II D5 Missile for Modern Strategic Environments

Systems Planning and Analysis has been awarded a $7 million contract modification to exercise fiscal 2025 options in support of the Trident II Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Strategic Weapons System....

December 16, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense
Mergers & JV

BrahMos-2K Hypersonic Missile Under Review by BrahMos Aerospace After Input

BrahMos Aerospace, in collaboration with Russia, is reassessing the BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile’s design and pricing after receiving a tepid response from potential stakeholders. Concerns over high development and...

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Embraer Eyes IAF Tender With Armed Version of C-390M Transport Aircraft

Embraer has proposed an armed variant of its C-390M Millennium for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) tender, which seeks 60 new aircraft, offering a multi-role...

December 16, 2024
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Portugal purchases 12 Embraer A-29N Super Tucano planes.

Portugal became the launch customer of the new variant of this sophisticated trainer and light assault aircraft when the Portuguese Ministry of National Defense signed a contract with Embraer...

December 14, 2024
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Japan, Italy, and the United Kingdom will collaborate on the development of the next generation of fighter aircraft.

In a joint initiative, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan unveiled plans on Friday to create a supersonic next-generation fighter jet by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon. The new...

December 14, 2024
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Land Platforms
R&D

S-400 vs. THAAD: Understanding India’s Decision in Air Defense Procurement

In a landmark decision that signaled a shift in strategic defense priorities, India selected Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system over the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)...