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December 19, 2024
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CH-53K Helicopter Program Progresses as U.S. Marine Corps’ New Heavy-Lift Solution

Sikorsky Aircraft has been awarded three contracts from the U.S. Navy in support of the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter program. The first contract, valued at $175.7 million, covers 22 main...

December 18, 2024
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IAF Issues RFP to HAL for Additional 97 Tejas Mk-IA Fighter Jets

The Indian Air Force has officially issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 more Tejas Mark-IA fighter aircraft. This step, which follows...

December 18, 2024
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Multi-Year Procurement III: Key Contract Details for Super Hornet Fighter Series

Lockheed Martin has received a $33.8 million contract modification to deliver avionics components for the F/A-18 fighter aircraft. The deal includes four test controller processors and ten infrared receivers....

December 17, 2024
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Greece Set to Purchase Switchblade Loitering Munitions From the United States

Greece’s top defense body has greenlit the purchase of 590 Switchblade 300 and 600 loitering munitions from U.S.-based AeroVironment. These drones, costing €75.2 million ($78.8 million), will enhance the...

December 16, 2024
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Leonardo UK will supply electronic warfare decoys to divert missiles from US-operated F-35 jets.

Leonardo UK has been awarded a $33 million contract by the US Navy to provide BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable Decoys for the F-35 Lightning II. This marks the first...

December 16, 2024
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India finalizes a $1.5 billion deal to purchase 12 domestically assembled Su-30MKI fighter aircraft.

India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to manufacture 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Air Force. The $1.5 billion deal aims to replenish...

December 16, 2024
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Embraer Proposes Armed C-390M Variant for Indian Air Force Transport Aircraft Bid

Embraer has pitched a new solution for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program, which seeks 60 aircraft. The company has offered an upgraded version of its...

December 16, 2024
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Poland will procure three MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will sell three MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones to Poland’s Ministry of Defence. These drones, along with two ground control stations and three years of support, will...

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,...