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December 30, 2024
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Air Platforms

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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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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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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Unmanned Systems

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...

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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BAE Systems to expand production of Beowulf all-terrain vehicles for U.S. Army use.

BAE Systems has been awarded contracts worth $68 million to manufacture an additional 44 Beowulf Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATVs) for the U.S. Army. This order falls under a...

December 26, 2024
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Iraq signs agreement to acquire Surion utility helicopters from South Korea.

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a contract to supply KUH-1 Surion utility helicopters to Iraq, marking the company’s first Surion deal with Baghdad. The agreement, valued at 136...

December 26, 2024
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Royal Australian Air Force takes delivery of its final batch of F-35A Lightning II jets.

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of the final nine F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, completing the fleet of 72 aircraft ordered under a program initiated in...

December 26, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

PDW to deliver C100 tactical micro drones for the U.S. Army.

Performance Drone Works (PDW) has been awarded over $15.3 million in contracts to supply its proprietary C100 small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) to the U.S. Army. The Alabama-based company...

December 26, 2024
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Land Platforms

Slovakia procures the Barak MX air defense system from Israel in a $583 million deal.

Slovakia has approved the acquisition of the Israeli Barak MX air defense system in a deal valued at €560 million ($583 million), marking a major advancement in its military...