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January 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Romania will get additional Patriot systems from RTX under a $946 million agreement.

To improve Romania’s air defense capabilities, RTX has signed a $946 million contract to provide more Patriot missile systems to the nation. Following previous purchases in 2017 and 2020,...

January 3, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

US and Japan agree on a $3.64 billion deal for 1,200 AMRAAM missiles.

The US State Department has approved a possible $3.64 billion sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Japan. Tokyo has requested 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs. In addition...

January 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The first shipment of BROLIS night warfare equipment arrives to the Lithuanian army.

As part of a larger investment in its soldiers, the Lithuanian Armed Forces just acquired its first shipment of night warfare equipment for 17 million euros ($17.7 million). This...

January 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

China Introduces Amphibious Attack Ship Capable of Launching Fighter Planes

The “Sichuan” is the People’s Liberation Army Navy of China’s first amphibious assault ship in the Type 076 class. It has a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tons, a...

January 2, 2025
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Land Platforms

More than 1,400 of the Italian Army’s logistics trucks will be supplied by Iveco in the future.

To provide 1,453 tactical-logistics trucks, Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), the Turin-based Iveco Group’s defense business, has agreed to a 755 million euro ($786 million) deal with the Italian government’s...

January 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

New KJ-3000 Early Warning and Control Aircraft Showcased by China

China recently unveiled a new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) plane intended to improve the nation’s ability to identify threats. The KJ-3000, which is built on Beijing’s native...

December 30, 2024
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Air Platforms

A definitive purchase of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from an unidentified client was announced by Embraer.

An unknown client placed a firm purchase with Embraer for six light attack and advanced trainer A-29 Super Tucanos. The 4Q24 backlog will include this order, and the delivery...

December 30, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Thai Shipbuilder Secures Naval Deal with Oman

Oman’s Ministry of Defense has purchased “several” ships from Bangkok-based shipyard Marsun as part of its naval expansion efforts. The contract, signed in Muscat by Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al...

December 30, 2024
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Air Platforms

Ireland to Receive Four New H145 Helicopters from Airbus

Ireland has committed to purchasing four Airbus H145 helicopters for 91.7 million euros ($95.8 million) to replace the Irish Air Corps’ EC135 fleet. As reported by The Irish Times,...

December 27, 2024
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Air Platforms

Embraer Contracts 2 C-390 Millenniums to a Customer Not Named

Embraer signed a deal with a mystery customer to sell two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. In addition to the delivery of spare parts, the contract also offers a full...