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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
Air Warfare
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
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LIMA 2017: China reveals loitering attack weapon
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Libyan Hinds in action (photo gallery)
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Raytheon awarded CIIF contract
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Rockwell awarded DACAS agreement
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IDF trials new Skylark
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Singapore Heron 1 attains FOC
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RDAF orders Litening targeting pods
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CAE opens new offices in UAE
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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![Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades]()
Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
