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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 Delivers First H145M Helicopter to Germany

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

UK Tests SPEAR-3 Cruise Missile for F-35B Fighter

The United Kingdom has conducted the first flight test of the SPEAR-3 precision-guided air-to-ground missile, marking an important milestone in the weapon’s development programme. The trial took place at...

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...

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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Air Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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...