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December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon wins $590 million deal to build advanced mid-band electronic jamming systems.

Raytheon, part of RTX, has landed a $590 million follow-up production contract from the U.S. Navy for its NGJ-MB system, developed jointly with the Australian Air Force. The deal...

December 5, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

The MQ-4C Triton: The Unmanned Vanguard of Poseidon

Argon St Inc. has secured an $18 million contract to repair the communications interface unit supporting the operations of the MQ-4C Triton aircraft. The work will be carried out...

December 4, 2024
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Air Platforms

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,...

December 4, 2024
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Land Platforms

Czech Republic Orders Additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 MBTs from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall Landsysteme is set to supply an additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Czech Republic by the end of 2026, following a contract announced...

December 3, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

JMSDF Chooses GA-ASI’s SeaGuardian UAV After Comprehensive Trials

On December 3, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has chosen the MQ-9B SeaGuardian for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial...

November 29, 2024
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Air Platforms

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...

November 29, 2024
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Air Platforms

Saab Presents Gripen-E for MRFA and Proposes Assistance in India’s AMCA Production

Swedish defense giant Saab has made a strong proposal to the Indian Air Force (IAF) under its Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, offering the Gripen-E fighter jet along...

November 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

Romania and the Turkish Company Otokar Sign a Contract for Domestically Produced COBRA II Tactical Armored Vehicles

Romtehnica, acting on behalf of the Romanian Ministry of Defense, inked an agreement with Turkish land systems manufacturer Otokar to deliver 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 light tactical armored vehicles....