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November 11, 2024
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US Navy Orders Nine More LCAC 100 Hovercraft from Textron

Textron Systems has received a $394.2-million contract from the US Navy to construct nine more LCAC 100-class Landing Craft Air Cushion vessels. This award builds on earlier contracts from...

November 8, 2024
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Dutch Ministry of Defence Orders 12 H225M Helicopters from Airbus

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of 12 H225M Caracal helicopters. The deal, concluded during the Euronaval defense exhibition in Paris,...

November 6, 2024
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Canadian Air Force to Receive 19 H135 Training Helicopters from Airbus

For the first time, Airbus will deliver 19 H135 training helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as part of a contract signed with SkyAlyne, the provider of...

October 23, 2024
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F-35 Modernization and Contract Setbacks Squeeze Lockheed’s Finances

According to Lockheed Martin executives on an earnings call, the company expects to sign a contract with the U.S. government for the 18th and 19th F-35 lots by the...

October 19, 2024
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Mitsubishi of Japan Presents Video of Combat Support Drone Concept with J-20 Stealth Jet-Like Features

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) of Japan has revealed its concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) meant to work with the country’s next-gen fighter. The AI-based CCA concepts were...

October 18, 2024
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To combat invading drones, Taiwan employs satellite communication systems.

In response to heightened Chinese activity, Taiwan’s military is evaluating a satellite-integrated system for neutralizing drones, aiming to better protect its core infrastructure and communications networks.