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December 30, 2024
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Oman Signs Deal with Thailand for New Naval Ship Deliveries

As part of its naval expansion strategy, Oman’s Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with Thailand-based shipbuilder Marsun for the acquisition of multiple vessels. The deal was formalized...

December 30, 2024
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Ireland’s Air Corps Set to Acquire Four Airbus H145 Utility Helicopters

Ireland has finalized a €91.7 million ($95.8 million) deal to purchase four Airbus H145 helicopters to modernize the Irish Air Corps fleet. These helicopters will replace the aging EC135...

December 30, 2024
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Embraer Confirms Sale of Six A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft to an Unidentified Client.

Embraer confirmed a firm order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and training aircraft from a confidential client. Scheduled for delivery in 2026, the aircraft will be included...

December 27, 2024
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US Army Orders Additional Beowulf All-Terrain Vehicles from BAE Systems

BAE Systems has secured $68 million in contracts to deliver an additional 44 Beowulf Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATVs) to the US Army. This order is part of a...

December 27, 2024
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Taiwanese Navy Acquires Locally-Manufactured Kamikaze Drones

In response to escalating tensions with China, Taiwan’s Navy has procured domestically developed loitering munitions to strengthen its aerial strike capabilities. The drones, named Loitering Munition 1, are being...

December 27, 2024
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Ukraine Debuts Locally Developed Shchedryk Surveillance Drone

Ukraine has unveiled the Shchedryk, a homegrown reconnaissance drone designed to detect enemy movements. Officially approved for military service on December 25, the UAV features quiet electric motors and...

December 27, 2024
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Embraer Secures Agreement to Deliver Two C-390 Millennium Aircraft to an Unnamed Buyer.

Embraer has signed a deal with an unnamed customer to supply two C-390 Millennium multi-role aircraft. The agreement includes a complete training and support package, along with spare parts....

December 26, 2024
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Royal Australian Air Force Takes Delivery of Final Batch of F-35A Fighters

The Royal Australian Air Force has received the final batch of nine F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, completing its 72-aircraft procurement that began in 2010. These jets will serve...

December 26, 2024
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Iraq Procures Surion Utility Helicopters from South Korea

Under a new contract, Iraq will receive KUH-1 Surion utility helicopters from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The $92.7 million deal, which involves two helicopters, represents KAI’s first Surion sale...

December 26, 2024
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Slovakia Acquires Israel’s Barak MX Air Defense System in $583 Million Deal

Slovakia has approved a €560 million ($583 million) deal to procure the Barak MX air defense system from Israel, marking the largest defense export agreement between the two nations....