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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...

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms
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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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Air Platforms
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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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Air Platforms
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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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GA-ASI will provide three MQ-9B SkyGuardians to Poland.

The sale of three MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems to the Polish Ministry of Defense is announced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The newest RPA...

December 16, 2024
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Textron Minesweeper System purchased by US Navy

Textron Systems has been given a contract worth up to $106 million by the US Navy for Mine Sweeping Payload Delivery Systems (PDS). The agreement includes the production of...

December 16, 2024
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The first of two A400M transport planes arrives in Kazakhstan.

In a handover ceremony held in Almaty, Airbus delivered the first of two A400M military transport planes to the Republic of Kazakhstan. The second plane is expected to be...

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)...

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...

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Navy to supply its Sea Giraffe 1X radar system.

On December 13, 2024, Saab announced it had secured a SEK 340 million (EUR 29.5 million) contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to deliver Sea Giraffe 1X...