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January 17, 2025
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Italy Selects German-Made Skynex System for Short-Range Air Defense

Italy has chosen the German-made Skynex air defense system to bolster its aerial defense infrastructure. Rheinmetall, the system’s producer, confirmed a €73 million ($75 million) contract for a complete...

January 16, 2025
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Uruguay Acquires Fleet of Five A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft From Embraer

The Uruguayan Air Force has purchased five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazilian aerospace company Embraer. The agreement includes mission-specific equipment, a flight simulator, and integrated logistics support. Embraer...

January 14, 2025
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Greece Takes Delivery of Its Last Rafale Jet Fighter

Dassault Aviation has delivered the final, 24th Rafale fighter aircraft to Greece’s Tanagra air base, marking the completion of a multi-phase acquisition program. The single-seat jet joins the Hellenic...

Indonesia has initiated a $450 million defense agreement with India to acquire BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.

Indonesia has begun formal procedures to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles from India in a deal potentially worth $450 million. As reported by Indian media, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense...

January 10, 2025
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Russia has finalized the shipment of Su-30 fighter aircraft to Myanmar’s military.

Myanmar’s Air Force has taken delivery of the final two export variants of the Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets, fulfilling a contract signed in 2018. The aircraft were handed...

January 9, 2025
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The Italian Army has placed an order for 76 medium armored vehicles to bolster its ground forces.

Italy’s Ministry of Defense has signed a deal with the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) to supply 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles (VBMs). The order includes 60 standard combat units...

January 9, 2025
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Poland has signed a deal with GE Aerospace to supply engines for its AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters.

Poland has purchased 210 T700 engines from GE Aerospace to power its fleet of 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters ordered in August 2024. The agreement includes maintenance and overhaul...

BlueHalo has been tasked with providing electronic warfare sensors for drones used by the US Navy and Special Operations Command.

BlueHalo has been awarded a $49.9 million contract by the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific to supply electronic warfare (EW) sensors for drones used by the US Navy and...

January 8, 2025
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A California-based startup has landed a $100 million contract to supply drones to the US Air Force.

Firestorm Labs, a startup based in California, has been awarded a $100 million contract by the US Air Force to supply small unmanned aerial systems. The agreement includes delivery...

Ukraine has placed an order for Rheinmetall-manufactured ammunition to support its Gepard anti-aircraft systems.

Ukraine has ordered 180,000 rounds of 35mm High Explosive Incendiary-Tracer (HEI-T) ammunition from Rheinmetall for its Gepard air defense systems. Funded by Germany, the contract aims to enhance Ukraine’s...