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November 20, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

US Army Enhances Ground Combat Vehicle Defense with BAE’s New Electronic Warfare System

BAE Systems has been awarded a follow-on contract by the U.S. Army for the continued development of its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS). This advanced electronic warfare technology is...

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 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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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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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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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 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 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 15, 2024
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Air Platforms

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 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...