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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...

December 16, 2024
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Embraer Offers Armed Variant of C-390M for IAF Transport Aircraft Tender

Embraer has proposed an innovative solution to the Indian Air Force (IAF) for its Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) tender, which seeks 60 transporters. The company introduced the armed variant...

December 16, 2024
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Poland to buy three MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs from General Atomics.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will supply three MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones to Poland’s Ministry of Defence, along with two ground control stations and three years of logistical and operational support....

December 16, 2024
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Norway deploys F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defense systems to Poland.

Norway has deployed F-35 multi-role fighter jets and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to Poland to safeguard the airspace over Rzeszów Airport, a vital NATO logistics hub within...

December 16, 2024
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Portugal orders 12 A-29N Super Tucano light attack planes from Embraer.

Portugal’s Ministry of National Defense has placed an order with Embraer for 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft, becoming the first buyer of this new variant. These aircraft are intended...

December 16, 2024
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Kazakhstan receives its first A400M transport aircraft as part of a two-plane deal.

Kazakhstan has received its first A400M military transport aircraft from Airbus, with the second expected to arrive in 2026. This acquisition marks a significant upgrade in the country’s airlift...