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Japan Signs $3.64 Billion Agreement to Acquire 1,200 AMRAAM Missiles from U.S.

The U.S. State Department has approved a proposed $3.64 billion sale of AMRAAM missiles to Japan. The deal includes 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 missiles, as well as several guidance...

January 3, 2025
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Raytheon Technologies Secures $946 Million Contract to Supply Romania With Additional Patriot Defense Systems

RTX has been awarded a $946 million contract to supply Romania with additional Patriot missile defense systems, enhancing the nation’s air defense capabilities. This marks Romania’s third procurement of...

January 3, 2025
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U.S. Coast Guard Takes Delivery of Temporary Polar Icebreaker Ship

To support the modernization of its polar cutter fleet, the US Coast Guard has acquired a temporary icebreaker, the MV Aiviq. Delivered by Offshore Service Vessels, the ship will...

January 3, 2025
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Embraer Confirms Sale of Four A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft to Unnamed African Nation

Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer has signed an agreement to deliver four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to an unspecified African nation. The light attack and trainer aircraft will support diverse...

January 2, 2025
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Iveco Secures Deal to Deliver 1,400+ Advanced Logistics Vehicles to Italy’s Army

Iveco Defence Vehicles has secured a €755 million ($786 million) contract from Italy’s Directorate of Land Armaments to deliver 1,453 next-generation tactical-logistics trucks. As the defense branch of Italy’s...

Lithuania Accepts Initial Delivery of BROLIS Night Vision Combat Equipment

Lithuania has taken delivery of the first shipment of advanced night combat gear as part of a €17 million ($17.7 million) procurement initiative. This initial batch includes BROLIS LP5X...

December 30, 2024
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Ireland’s Air Corps Set to Acquire Four Airbus H145 Utility Helicopters

Ireland has finalized a €91.7 million ($95.8 million) deal to purchase four Airbus H145 helicopters to modernize the Irish Air Corps fleet. These helicopters will replace the aging EC135...

December 30, 2024
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Oman Signs Deal with Thailand for New Naval Ship Deliveries

As part of its naval expansion strategy, Oman’s Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with Thailand-based shipbuilder Marsun for the acquisition of multiple vessels. The deal was formalized...

December 30, 2024
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Embraer Confirms Sale of Six A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft to an Unidentified Client.

Embraer confirmed a firm order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and training aircraft from a confidential client. Scheduled for delivery in 2026, the aircraft will be included...

December 27, 2024
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Taiwanese Navy Acquires Locally-Manufactured Kamikaze Drones

In response to escalating tensions with China, Taiwan’s Navy has procured domestically developed loitering munitions to strengthen its aerial strike capabilities. The drones, named Loitering Munition 1, are being...