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December 26, 2024
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Slovakia Pays $583M for the Israeli-Made Barak MX Air Defense System

Slovakia has taken a major step toward strengthening its military capabilities by approving the purchase of the Israeli-made Barak MX air defense system for 560 million euros ($583 million)....

December 26, 2024
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South Korea Provides Surion Helicopters to Iraq

Iraq will receive KUH-1 Surion utility transport helicopters from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) under an agreed contract. Two of the planes are covered by the 136 billion South Korean...

December 26, 2024
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The final F-35A jets are accepted by the Australian Air Force.

The final nine of the 72 F-35A Lightning II combat planes purchased as part of a deal that began in 2010 have been delivered to the Royal Australian Air...

December 23, 2024
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Spain expands its air force by ordering 25 additional Eurofighter jets.

Spain has reached a final agreement with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA), alongside German contractors, to procure 25 additional Eurofighter aircraft under the Halcon II program....

December 23, 2024
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Italy signs a deal to acquire up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon jets.

Italy has finalized an agreement with Eurofighter and the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to acquire up to 24 new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. The deal, signed in...

December 23, 2024
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The U.S. Navy takes delivery of the future USS Iowa warship.

The U.S. Navy has officially received its latest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797), on December 22, 2024. This vessel represents the 12th warship delivered to the...

December 23, 2024
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Russia receives new Su-57 and Su-34 fighter jets from United Aircraft Corporation.

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has handed over a new batch of Su-57 and Su-34 fighter aircraft to the Ministry of Defence as part of its annual state arms procurement...

December 23, 2024
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The Digital Abrams: M1A2 SEP Program

General Dynamics Land Systems has secured an $18.9 million contract modification to provide technical support for the Abrams system. The work will be carried out in Sterling Heights, Michigan,...

December 23, 2024
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IAF and DRDO Begin Modifications on Six Su-30 MKI Aircraft for Astra Missile Integration and Testing

In a significant move to bolster its air combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF), in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has launched a project...

December 20, 2024
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Lithuania purchases Leopard 2 A8 tanks from KNDS to modernize its military.

Lithuania’s Defence Materiel Agency has signed a €950 million agreement with Germany’s KNDS Deutschland for the acquisition of 44 LEOPARD 2 A8 main battle tanks. This marks a major...