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December 5, 2024
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The Japanese Ministry of Defense has chosen the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II as the new primary trainer aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

On November 29, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the selection of Textron Aviation Defense’s Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop trainer as the replacement for the Fuji T-7...

December 4, 2024
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Embraer to Develop Armed ISR Variant of C-390 in Collaboration with the Brazilian Air Force

On December 3, 2024, Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer signed an agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) at the Mostra BID, the National Defense and Security Fair in Brasilia,...

December 4, 2024
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Czech Republic Orders Additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 MBTs from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall Landsysteme is set to supply an additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Czech Republic by the end of 2026, following a contract announced...

December 3, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

JMSDF Chooses GA-ASI’s SeaGuardian UAV After Comprehensive Trials

On December 3, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has chosen the MQ-9B SeaGuardian for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial...

December 3, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Helsing Officially Launches HX-2 Karma Intelligent Loitering Munition

On December 2, 2024, Helsing, an artificial intelligence (AI) specialist for defense applications, officially unveiled its HX-2 Karma intelligent loitering munition. Prior to the announcement, there had been significant...

November 29, 2024
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Procurement & Contracts

IAF’s MRFA Tender Faces Potential Setback: Local Production Costs Expected to Increase by $20-30 Million per Aircraft

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) long-awaited Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, aimed at acquiring 114 advanced fighter jets, is encountering a new challenge. Local production costs are expected...

November 29, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

India’s Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) Program Set to Open Path for Autonomous Main Battle Tanks

India’s Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program is charting an ambitious path for modernizing the Indian Army’s armored forces by developing a next-generation main battle tank (MBT) to replace...

November 29, 2024
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Saab Presents Gripen-E for MRFA and Proposes Assistance in India’s AMCA Production

Swedish defense giant Saab has made a strong proposal to the Indian Air Force (IAF) under its Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, offering the Gripen-E fighter jet along...

November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

During training, Ukraine displays a modified Leopard 2A4 main battle tank.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces keep adding new equipment to their formations as part of their continuous efforts to improve their military prowess. The newly established 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade...

November 28, 2024
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Soldier Systems
R&D

The Future Soldier Program Integrates Cyber and Robotics with the British Army’s Core

The British Army is changing dramatically in order to meet the intricate demands of contemporary combat. The Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development, and Foreign Policy included the Future...