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December 27, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

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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Air Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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....

December 26, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

US Army Orders C100 Micro Drones from PDW for Reconnaissance Missions

Performance Drone Works (PDW) has secured over $15.3 million in contracts to supply its proprietary C100 small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) to the U.S. Army. Based in Alabama, PDW...

December 23, 2024
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Air Platforms

IAF and DRDO Start Astra Missile Integration Trials on Su-30 MKI Fighters

The Indian Air Force and DRDO have initiated modifications on six Su-30 MKI fighter jets to integrate the indigenous Astra air-to-air missile system. This upgrade aims to enhance the...

December 23, 2024
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Land Platforms

U.S. Army Advances M1A2 SEP Program to Digitize Abrams Main Battle Tank

General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded an $18.9 million contract modification to provide technical services for the Abrams main battle tank. The support work will take place in...

December 23, 2024
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Air Platforms

Russia’s Defense Ministry Receives New Su-57 and Su-34 Fighter Jets from UAC.

United Aircraft Corporation has delivered new Su-57 and Su-34 fighter jets to the Russian Ministry of Defence as part of the country’s state defense procurement program. The deliveries are...

December 23, 2024
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Naval Platforms

The US Navy Takes Delivery of the Upcoming USS Iowa Vessel.

The U.S. Navy received its newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797), on December 22, 2024. This marks the Navy’s 12th battle force ship delivery in...