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December 16, 2024
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Norway Stations F-35 Jets and NASAMS Air Defense Units in Poland

Norway has stationed its F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defense systems in Poland to bolster security around Rzeszów Airport, a key NATO logistics hub. The deployment enhances the...

December 16, 2024
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Portugal places an order for a dozen A-29N Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Embraer.

Portugal’s Ministry of National Defense has contracted Embraer for 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft, becoming the launch customer for this new variant. The aircraft will support advanced pilot training,...

December 16, 2024
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Kazakhstan takes delivery of its first A400M military transport plane out of a two-aircraft order.

Kazakhstan has taken delivery of its first A400M military transport aircraft from Airbus, with a second to follow in 2026. Airbus will also provide maintenance and training support as...

December 14, 2024
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Britain, Italy, and Japan collaborate on creating a future advanced fighter aircraft.

The UK, Italy, and Japan have established a new partnership to create a next-generation supersonic fighter jet by 2035, which will replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo...

December 13, 2024
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Sikorsky lands full $376 million funding to deliver Black Hawk helicopters to the US Army.

The US Army has granted Sikorsky $376 million to continue producing and delivering UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. This follows a previous $52 million order for HH-60Ms, and...

December 6, 2024
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Assessing the Indian Navy’s Consideration of the F-35B Fighter Jet

The Indian Navy has been actively exploring options to upgrade its carrier-based fighter jet fleet. Among the most ambitious proposals was the possible procurement of the F-35B Lightning II,...

December 5, 2024
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India and Nigeria Deepen Strategic Defense Ties

During a significant diplomatic visit by the Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria, both countries deepened cooperation in defense, economic growth, and food security through the signing of several key...

December 5, 2024
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Kongsberg Offers Naval Strike Missile Integration for Indian MH-60R Helicopters

To enhance India’s maritime strike capabilities, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has proposed fitting the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters with its advanced Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The Navy currently...

December 5, 2024
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HAL Seeks Collaboration to Develop Advanced EW System for Light Combat Helicopters

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a key player in India’s aerospace and defense sector, has initiated efforts to improve the survivability and combat performance of its Light Combat Helicopters (LCH)....

December 5, 2024
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U.S. Army Orders Three More CH-47F Block II Chinook Helicopters

The U.S. Army has granted Boeing a Lot 3 contract worth $135 million (€127.7 million) to produce three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, as announced on December 4,...