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December 23, 2024
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IAF, DRDO Modify Su-30 MKIs to Test Indigenous Astra Missile

In a significant move to bolster its air combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF), in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has launched a project...

December 19, 2024
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CH-53K Takes Flight: Transforming the U.S. Marines’ Lift Capabilities

Sikorsky Aircraft has secured three U.S. Navy contracts totaling $320.2 million to significantly bolster the CH-53K helicopter program. The largest of these agreements, worth $175.7 million, is for the...

December 18, 2024
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MYP-III Deal Secures Continued Production of Super Hornet Fighters

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $33.8 million contract modification by the U.S. Navy. This contract is for the supply of four test controller processors and ten infrared receivers...

December 18, 2024
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Tejas Expansion: IAF Floats RFP for 97 Additional Jets

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 97 additional Tejas Mark-IA fighter jets. This move, which follows...

December 17, 2024
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Greece to Purchase Switchblade Kamikaze Drones from the US

The Greek army’s acquisition of Switchblade kamikaze drones has been authorized by the Government Council for Foreign and Defense Affairs. The Hellenic ground forces and special operations units will...

December 16, 2024
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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 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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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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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....