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December 14, 2024
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UK, Italy, and Japan team up to develop a next-generation fighter jet.

The UK, Italy, and Japan have formed a joint venture to build a next-generation supersonic fighter by 2035, intended to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. Each country will contribute equally...

December 13, 2024
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Sikorsky receives $376 million to supply Black Hawk helicopters to the US Army.

Sikorsky has received a $376 million contract from the U.S. Army to manufacture and deliver UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. This order builds on a prior $52 million...

December 6, 2024
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Reflecting on the Indian Navy’s Interest in the F-35B

The Indian Navy has long sought advanced fighter jets capable of operating from its aircraft carriers. One of the boldest considerations was the potential acquisition of the F-35B Lightning...

December 5, 2024
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India and Nigeria have been strengthening their defense cooperation

During a high-profile visit to Nigeria by the Indian Prime Minister, the two nations took a significant step toward strengthening cooperation in defense, economic development, and food security. On...

December 5, 2024
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Kongsberg Proposes Naval Strike Missile for Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters

In a notable development to bolster its maritime strike capabilities, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has proposed equipping the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters with the state-of-the-art Naval Strike...

December 5, 2024
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HAL Explores Industry Partnership for Co-Development of Advanced Electronic Warfare Suite for Light Combat Helicopter

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s leading aerospace and defense organization, has taken a crucial step to enhance the survivability and combat effectiveness of its Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) fleet....

December 5, 2024
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The U.S. Army places an order for three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters.

The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a Lot 3 contract valued at $135 million (€127.7 million) for three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, as announced on December...

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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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,...

November 29, 2024
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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...