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January 2, 2025
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China showcases its new KJ-3000 airborne early warning and control aircraft.

China has unveiled the KJ-3000, a new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft aimed at bolstering its threat detection capabilities. Built on the domestically developed Y-20 strategic transport...

January 2, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Iveco to deliver over 1,400 next-generation logistics trucks to the Italian Army.

Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), the defense arm of the Turin-based Iveco Group, has signed a €755 million ($786 million) contract with Italy’s land armaments directorate to deliver 1,453 tactical-logistics...

January 2, 2025
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China reveals amphibious assault ship capable of launching fighter jets.

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has unveiled its first Type 076-class amphibious assault ship, named Sichuan. Boasting a full-load displacement exceeding 40,000 tons, a dual-island superstructure, and a full-length...

Lithuanian forces receive initial delivery of BROLIS night vision combat devices.

The Lithuanian Armed Forces has taken delivery of the first shipment of night combat equipment, part of a €17 million ($17.7 million) procurement aimed at strengthening soldier capabilities. The...

December 30, 2024
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Embraer Confirms Firm Order for Six A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft from Undisclosed Customer

Embraer has received a firm order from an undisclosed customer for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft. The order will be added to the fourth-quarter...

December 30, 2024
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Irish Air Corps is set to receive four new Airbus H145 helicopters.

Ireland has finalized a deal to purchase four Airbus H145 helicopters to replace the EC135 models currently in service with the Irish Air Corps. As reported by The Irish...

December 30, 2024
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Oman acquires new naval vessels built by a shipbuilder based in Thailand.

In a move to strengthen its naval capabilities, Oman’s Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement to acquire multiple vessels from Bangkok-based shipbuilder Marsun. The contract was formalized in...

December 27, 2024
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Embraer Secures Contract to Supply Two C-390 Millennium Aircraft to Undisclosed Client

Embraer has signed a contract with an undisclosed customer for the sale of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. The deal includes a full training and support package, along with...

December 27, 2024
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Ukraine reveals its indigenous Shchedryk drone designed for reconnaissance missions.

Ukraine has introduced the Shchedryk, an indigenously developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to monitor enemy troop movements. Approved for military deployment on December 25, the drone is equipped...

December 27, 2024
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Taiwan Navy enhances capabilities with explosive drones produced locally.

In response to escalating tensions with China, the Taiwanese Navy has procured domestically developed exploding drones to enhance its aerial strike capabilities. Known as Loitering Munition 1, the drones...