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Ankara Sends Helicopters to Somalia as Part of 10-Year Military Pact

Turkey has provided helicopter assets to Somalia’s military, advancing a comprehensive defense cooperation deal between the two nations. The delivery included three T129 attack helicopters for the air force...

Lockheed’s TPY-4 Radar Chosen by Sweden for Future Air Surveillance

The Swedish Air Force will receive TPY-4 radar systems from Lockheed Martin to modernize its air surveillance capabilities in response to growing regional security challenges. Equipped with AESA technology,...

Ukraine Secures More IRIS-T Missile Systems From Germany’s Diehl Defence

Diehl Defence of Germany has received a $2.5 billion contract to supply four full IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine. The move was announced by Ukraine’s defense leadership as...

UAE’s EDGE to Supply Eight Falaj-3 Ships to Kuwait in $2.45 Billion Deal

The UAE’s EDGE Group will supply eight Falaj-3 class patrol vessels to Kuwait under a newly signed contract valued at $2.45 billion. The package includes full turnkey support—from vessel...

Canberra Sends Patrol Vessel to Maldives in Strategic Maritime Aid Initiative

The Australian government is donating a locally built patrol vessel to the Maldives as part of efforts to support Indian Ocean regional security. The Guardian-class platform will bolster the...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Satellite Navigation for Drones: Maxar and Saab Sign Defense Collaboration Deal

Maxar Intelligence has partnered with Saab to create space-integrated defense systems, especially for drone deployment. The joint project will combine Maxar’s satellite imaging and topographic data with Saab’s tactical...

South Korea Develops Drone-Crew Hybrid Carrier Concept to Modernize Naval Forces

The Republic of Korea has unveiled the Ghost Commander II, an advanced carrier model designed to support integrated manned-unmanned missions. Engineered by Hanwha Ocean, the ship is intended to...

Philippines Expands FA-50 Fleet with 12 New Fighter Jets from South Korea

The Philippine military is set to receive 12 additional FA-50 fighter jets through a new deal signed with South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the company confirmed this week....

Thailand to Purchase Swedish Gripen Jets in First Phase of Air Power Revamp

Thailand has opted to acquire four Gripen fighter jets from Saab, the Swedish defense manufacturer, in a $500 million defense purchase aimed at replacing the country’s aging F-16 A/B...

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
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New Zealand Enhances NH90 Fleet with Identification, Flight, and Safety Upgrades

At Base Ohakea, New Zealand’s Air Force has completed a capability enhancement initiative for its fleet of NH90 helicopters, aimed at improving mission readiness and interoperability with allied forces....