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November 20, 2024
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Airbus plans to reveal the first two prototypes of its SIRTAP drones by the year 2025.

Airbus is finalizing the construction of the first two SIRTAP tactical drones for the Spanish Armed Forces. The prototypes are currently in the final assembly phase at the company’s...

November 20, 2024
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Russia has introduced the NV.17 hybrid helicopter, designed to fill the capability gap between light and heavy helicopter classes.

Russia’s latest NV.17 hybrid helicopter has entered the technical design phase after completing its initial and draft design stages. Developed by Heliburo, the medium-lift helicopter is intended for a...

November 20, 2024
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New Zealand has boosted its air transport capabilities with the arrival of its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has received its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft, which landed at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, in late October 2024. Bearing the registration NZ7014,...

BAE Systems Provides Cutting-Edge Electronic Warfare Tech to Enhance US Army Ground Vehicle Defenses

BAE Systems has received an additional contract from the U.S. Army to continue development of its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS), a cutting-edge electronic warfare solution intended to boost...

November 19, 2024
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Pentagon Reveals Hypersonic Weapons Testing Agreement with the UK and Australia

The Pentagon has unveiled a new collaboration with Australia and the United Kingdom aimed at advancing hypersonic weapons testing. Known as the Hypersonic Flight Test and Experimentation project (HyFliTE),...

November 19, 2024
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Croatia Set to Acquire Six Bayraktar TB2 Drones in a $95 Million Deal

The Croatian government has authorized the acquisition of six Bayraktar TB2 drones in a $95 million agreement. The delivery, planned for 2026, will include a command and control center,...

India has conducted a test of a precision strike version of its Pinaka multiple-barrel rocket launcher system.

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has concluded the flight trials of its Guided Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher system. Conducted in three stages, the tests measured the system’s...

The UK has carried out a flight test of the SPEAR-3 standoff cruise missile, designed for use with the F-35B fighter jet

The United Kingdom has conducted the inaugural flight test of the SPEAR-3 precision-guided air-to-ground cruise missile. The trial involved a Eurofighter Typhoon jet operated by BAE Systems launching the...

November 19, 2024
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The US has approved a $160 million contract to provide engine support for Greece’s F-16 fighter jets.

The US State Department has authorized a $160 million military sale to Greece for F-16 engine support services. This deal covers maintenance, spare parts, ground support equipment, software, logistics,...

November 19, 2024
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Airbus has handed over the first H145M helicopter to the German military, part of a potential order totaling up to 82 units.

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters ordered by Germany less than a year after the agreement was signed. Delivered from Airbus’ Donauwörth facility,...