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November 19, 2024
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Air Platforms

US, UK, and Australia Sign Pact on Hypersonic Weapons Testing, Says Pentagon

The Pentagon has unveiled a new hypersonic testing partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom, dubbed the Hypersonic Flight Test and Experimentation (HyFliTE) project, which aims to enhance facilities...

November 18, 2024
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China Unveils PL-15E Missile and J-35A Fighter, Raising Security Concerns for India

The Zhuhai Air Show in Guangdong province, southern China, is showcasing a range of advanced aerial technology, including the J-20, Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, and the newly revealed J-35A....

November 18, 2024
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US Military Awards $277M T-54A Trainer Contract to Textron

Textron Aviation has secured a $277 million contract to manufacture T-54A next-generation trainer aircraft for the US military. This agreement includes the delivery of 26 aircraft to the US...

November 15, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

US Navy Awards $900M Naval Strike Missile Deal to Kongsberg

The US Navy and Marine Corps have signed a significant contract with Kongsberg for the supply of its Naval Strike Missile (NSM). This five-year procurement deal is valued at...

November 15, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

US Delivers Initial Batch of ATACMS Missiles to Taiwan

Taiwan has received its initial shipment of MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the United States, marking a notable boost to its defense capabilities. Although the number of...

November 15, 2024
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Italian Coast Guard Expands Fleet with ATR 42 Maritime Aircraft from Leonardo

Leonardo has been awarded a contract to deliver a multirole maritime patrol aircraft to the Italian Coast Guard, utilizing its ATR 42-600 commercial airframe. This acquisition aligns with the...

November 14, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Turkey to Supply Bayraktar Akinci Drones to Morocco, According to Report

Morocco is reportedly preparing to receive an unspecified number of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey, with deliveries slated to begin in February 2025, according to local media sources. The...

November 13, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

‘Greyshark’: Euroatlas Debuts Advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

German defense company Euroatlas has unveiled its new autonomous underwater vehicle, Greyshark, at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition in Paris. Tailored for undersea reconnaissance and surveillance, Greyshark is engineered to...

November 12, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

French Patrol Vessels to Be Equipped with Cerbair Drone Detection Technology

France’s defense procurement agency has awarded a contract to Cerbair to provide drone detection capabilities for seven new offshore patrol vessels of the French Navy. The company will supply...

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...