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December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

Japan Selects Beechcraft T-6C Texan II as New Trainer for Air Self-Defense Force

On November 29, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Defence announced its decision to replace the Fuji T-7 trainers used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) with Textron Aviation Defense’s...

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,...

December 5, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

MQ-4C Triton Emerges as Key Unmanned Asset Supporting Poseidon Operations

Argon St Inc. has been awarded an $18 million contract to repair the communications interface unit used in the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system. The repair work will be...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

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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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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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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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon Secures $590 Million Contract to Manufacture Next-Generation Mid-Band Jamming System

Raytheon, a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has received a $590 million follow-on production deal from the U.S. Navy for its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. This...

December 4, 2024
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Land Platforms

Czech Republic Expands Tank Fleet With 14 More Leopard 2 A4s from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall Landsysteme will deliver an additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Czech Republic by 2026, under a new contract announced by the Czech Ministry...

December 4, 2024
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Air Platforms

Embraer and Brazilian Air Force to Co-Create Armed Surveillance Version of C-390 Aircraft

On December 3, 2024, Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer entered a partnership with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to explore enhancements to its C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. Signed during...

December 3, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Helsing Debuts HX-2 Karma Smart Loitering Weapon System

On December 2, 2024, defense tech firm Helsing officially introduced its HX-2 Karma, an advanced loitering munition powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Prior speculation about this system linked it...