Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

November 20, 2024
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Naval Platforms

14th Freedom-Variant Littoral Combat Ship Joins US Navy Fleet

The US Navy has officially commissioned its 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket (LCS 27), during a ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts. This commissioning follows the vessel’s acceptance...

November 19, 2024
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Air Platforms

German Armed Forces Receive First of Potential 82 H145M Helicopters from Airbus

Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to Germany from its Donauwörth site. The Bundeswehr,...

November 19, 2024
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Air Platforms

Greece to Receive F-16 Engine Support Under $160 Million US Deal

The US State Department has given its approval for a $160 million foreign military sale to Greece, providing F-16 engine support services. This comprehensive package is designed to ensure...

November 19, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

SPEAR-3 Cruise Missile for F-35B Undergoes Flight Testing in UK

The UK recently conducted the maiden flight test of its in-development SPEAR-3 air-to-ground guided cruise missile. A Eurofighter Typhoon jet, operated by BAE Systems, launched the MBDA UK missile...

November 19, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Precision Strike Version of Pinaka MBRL Successfully Flight-Tested by India

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully concluded the flight testing of its Guided Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). This three-phase assessment evaluated the system’s performance across...

November 19, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Croatia to Purchase Six Bayraktar TB2 UAVs in $95 Million Agreement

The Croatian government has finalized a deal to acquire six Bayraktar TB2 drones for $95 million. The procurement, driven by an urgent need expressed by the Armed Forces of...

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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Air Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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...