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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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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 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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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 19, 2024
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CH-53K: The U.S. Marines’ Heavy Lift Replacement (HLR) Helicopter Program

Sikorsky Aircraft has secured three contracts from the U.S. Navy to support the CH-53K helicopter program.The first contract, valued at $175.7 million, covers the procurement of 22 main modules...

December 18, 2024
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IAF Moves Forward with RFP for 97 More Tejas Mark-IA Jets from HAL

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of an additional 97 Tejas Mark-IA fighter jets....

December 18, 2024
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Super Hornet Fighter Family MYP-III: Contract Details

Lockheed Martin has secured a $33.8 million contract modification to supply four test controller processors and ten infrared receivers for the F/A-18 aircraft. The work will be carried out...

December 17, 2024
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Greece plans to buy Switchblade loitering munitions from the U.S.

Greece has approved the acquisition of 590 loitering munitions—Switchblade 300 and 600 variants—from U.S. defense firm AeroVironment. Valued at €75.2 million ($78.8 million), the purchase is aimed at enhancing...

December 16, 2024
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Leonardo UK to deliver missile-deflecting electronic warfare decoys for US F-35s.

Leonardo UK has secured a $33 million contract from the U.S. Navy to supply BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable Decoys for integration into F-35 Lightning II jets. This marks the...

December 16, 2024
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India seals $1.5 billion agreement for 12 home-built Su-30MKI fighters.

India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a $1.5 billion agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. This contract helps...