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Australia confirms $4.7 billion deal for US air defense missiles.

Australia stated this week that it will spend $4.7 billion on US-made SM-2 and SM-6 missiles, among the most advanced air defense interceptors globally, in a significant foreign military...

October 23, 2024
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Lockheed Hit by Financial Challenges Amid F-35 Upgrade and Delayed Contracts

Lockheed Martin officials said during an earnings call that they hope to secure a contract with the U.S. government for the 18th and 19th F-35 production lots by year’s...

October 22, 2024
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India Launches Fourth Nuclear-Powered Submarine in Secrecy; Former Lead Describes First as a “Historic Milestone”

India has covertly launched its fourth indigenously developed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, designated S-4*, which can deploy nuclear-tipped missiles. The first SSBN was launched in 2009 and commissioned in...

October 21, 2024
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Turkey to Supply Albania With a Significant Batch of Kamikaze Drones

A “significant number” of Turkish loitering munitions will be donated to Albania, illustrating the growing partnership between the two nations. The gesture is not directed as an attack on...

October 21, 2024
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New Deal to Enhance Bayraktar TB2 Drone Performance for Poland

Poland is enhancing its fleet of 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones via a new service and logistics contract with Baykar of Turkey. Initiated by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency...

October 20, 2024
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Hanwha Defense in South Korea Debuts New Wheeled Howitzer for US Army Program.

Hanwha Defense of South Korea has introduced a new wheeled self-propelled howitzer for the U.S. Army, merging the K9A2 turret with a Mack Defense military truck chassis. The proposal...

October 20, 2024
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India’s ISR Strength Receives a Substantial Upgrade

In 1999, the Kargil conflict exposed India’s lack of effective surveillance in the battle area. It took time to pinpoint enemy-occupied positions. Impressively, an IAF pilot flew a MiG-21...

October 19, 2024
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BAE Systems Rolls Out New AMPV Version Featuring KONGSBERG 30mm Cannon Turret.

BAE Systems revealed a new variant of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), now featuring the KONGSBERG Medium Caliber Turret (MCT). This tracked armored vehicle, which replaced the M113 Armored...

October 19, 2024
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Japan’s Mitsubishi Showcases Combat Support Drone Concept in Video, Featuring J-20 Stealth Jet-Like Platform

MHI, Japan’s leading defense contractor, has introduced concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that will complement the nation’s next-generation fighter jet. These AI-enabled CCA designs made their debut...

October 18, 2024
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China Reports Progress on Osprey-Style Vertical Takeoff Drone With Two-Ton Load Capacity

China recently revealed the Lanying R6000, a tiltrotor drone built by United Aircraft that can carry 2 tons of cargo and fly at a maximum speed of 340 miles...