Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms

The first of two A400M transport planes arrives in Kazakhstan.

In a handover ceremony held in Almaty, Airbus delivered the first of two A400M military transport planes to the Republic of Kazakhstan. The second plane is expected to be...

December 16, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Textron Minesweeper System purchased by US Navy

Textron Systems has been given a contract worth up to $106 million by the US Navy for Mine Sweeping Payload Delivery Systems (PDS). The agreement includes the production of...

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms

GA-ASI will provide three MQ-9B SkyGuardians to Poland.

The sale of three MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems to the Polish Ministry of Defense is announced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The newest RPA...

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms

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....

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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Air Platforms

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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Unmanned Systems

$310M deal for Poland’s MQ-9B SkyGuardians.

Poland officially cemented a $310 million agreement with General Atomics for MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones on December 12, marking its first direct purchase of this advanced unmanned aerial system. This...

December 16, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

The Evolution of the Trident II D5 Missile for Modern Strategic Environments

Systems Planning and Analysis has been awarded a $7 million contract modification to exercise fiscal 2025 options in support of the Trident II Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Strategic Weapons System....

December 16, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

BrahMos-2K Hypersonic Missile Under Review by BrahMos Aerospace After Input

BrahMos Aerospace, in collaboration with Russia, is reassessing the BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile’s design and pricing after receiving a tepid response from potential stakeholders. Concerns over high development and...

December 16, 2024
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Air Platforms

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...