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China Reveals a Fighter Jet-Capable Amphibious Assault Ship

The “Sichuan,” the first amphibious assault ship of the Type 076 class, was launched by the People’s Liberation Army Navy of China.The Sichuan is regarded as Beijing’s largest naval...

The first batch of BROLIS night combat devices were delivered to the Lithuanian military.

As part of a wider investment in its soldiers, the Lithuanian Armed Forces recently received their first shipment of night combat devices, which were purchased for 17 million euros...

December 30, 2024
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Embraer confirms sale of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to an unnamed customer.

Embraer has confirmed a firm order from an unnamed customer for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and training aircraft, with deliveries expected in 2026. These aircraft will be...

December 30, 2024
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Four Airbus H145 Helicopters Will Be Delivered to the Irish Air Corps

Ireland has agreed to buy four Airbus H145 helicopters to replace the EC135 helicopters used by the Irish Air Corps. According to The Irish Times, the 91.7-million-euro ($95.8-million) agreement...

December 30, 2024
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Oman Purchases Naval Ships From a Thai Shipbuilding Company

As part of its efforts to expand its naval force, Oman’s Ministry of Defense has purchased “several” ships from Bangkok-based shipyard Marsun. The contract, which was signed in Muscat...

December 27, 2024
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Embraer reaches agreement to deliver two C-390 transport planes to an undisclosed buyer.

Embraer has secured a new contract with an undisclosed customer for the delivery of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. The agreement includes full training, support services, and spare parts....

December 27, 2024
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Ukraine Introduces Its Own Shchedryk Drone for Reconnaissance

Ukraine has debuted the Shchedryk, a domestically constructed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intended to track the movements of enemy forces. The drone, which was authorized for military use on...

December 27, 2024
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The Taiwan Navy Acquires Homemade Detonating Drones

Amid growing tensions with China, the Taiwanese Navy has ordered exploding drones made in the country to improve its aerial strike capabilities. The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and...

December 27, 2024
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The US Army Will Get More Beowulf Vehicles from BAE Systems

Contracts totaling $68 million have been awarded to BAE Systems to produce 44 more Beowulf Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATVs) for the US Army. The agreement is a component...

December 26, 2024
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PDW will provide the US Army with C100 small drones.

More than $15.3 million in contracts have been awarded to Performance Drone Works (PDW) for the delivery of its exclusive C100 small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) to the US...