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November 20, 2024
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Air Platforms

New Zealand has boosted its air transport capabilities with the arrival of its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has received its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft, which landed at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, in late October 2024. Bearing the registration NZ7014,...

November 20, 2024
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Air Platforms

Russia has introduced the NV.17 hybrid helicopter, designed to fill the capability gap between light and heavy helicopter classes.

Russia’s latest NV.17 hybrid helicopter has entered the technical design phase after completing its initial and draft design stages. Developed by Heliburo, the medium-lift helicopter is intended for a...

November 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Airbus plans to reveal the first two prototypes of its SIRTAP drones by the year 2025.

Airbus is finalizing the construction of the first two SIRTAP tactical drones for the Spanish Armed Forces. The prototypes are currently in the final assembly phase at the company’s...

November 20, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop has delivered a test version of the Stand-in Attack Weapon to the US Air Force for evaluation.

Northrop Grumman has handed over its Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile to the US Air Force, intended to counter mobile threats. The missile will be evaluated for safe...

November 20, 2024
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Soldier Systems

A company based in Pennsylvania will provide the US Coast Guard with respiratory protection equipment kits.

MSA Safety has landed a $33 million contract to provide advanced respiratory protection systems to the US Coast Guard. The agreement covers the delivery of the company’s G1 Self-Contained...

November 20, 2024
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Naval Platforms

The US Navy has officially commissioned its 14th Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship into active service

The US Navy has officially inducted its 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, USS Nantucket (LCS 27), during a ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts. This follows successful acceptance trials in 2022...

November 19, 2024
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Air Platforms

Airbus has handed over the first H145M helicopter to the German military, part of a potential order totaling up to 82 units.

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters ordered by Germany less than a year after the agreement was signed. Delivered from Airbus’ Donauwörth facility,...

November 19, 2024
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Air Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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...