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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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Missile & Missile Defence

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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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...

November 19, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

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,...

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 18, 2024
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China’s New PL-15E Missile and J-35A Stealth Fighter Pose Significant Threat to India

The Zhuhai Air Show in China’s Guangdong province is showcasing several advanced aircraft, including the J-20, Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, and the newly unveiled J-35A. Also on exhibit are...

November 18, 2024
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Textron Awarded $277 Million Deal to Provide T-54A Training Aircraft to US Armed Forces

Textron Aviation has secured a $277 million contract to manufacture the next-generation T-54A trainer aircraft for the U.S. military. Under procurement lots 2 and 3, a total of 26...

November 15, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

Kongsberg Secures $900 Million Contract from US Navy for Naval Strike Missiles

The US Navy and Marine Corps have entered into a five-year agreement with Kongsberg for the procurement of its Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs). Valued at 10 billion kroner ($900...

November 15, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan Takes Delivery of Initial Shipment of ATACMS Missiles from the United States

Taiwan has taken delivery of its initial shipment of MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the United States. The exact quantity of missiles received has not been revealed,...

November 15, 2024
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Leonardo to Supply ATR 42 Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Italian Coast Guard

Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply the Italian Coast Guard with a Multirole Maritime Patrol aircraft derived from the ATR 42-600 commercial platform. This procurement is part...