The Hurjet is pitched as the front runner for the Spanish Air Force’s Advanced Jet Trainer replacement programme for its ageing F-5M aircraft.
The US Army also added that it would push to get the long-range assault aircraft online “years ahead” of its original 2030 timeline.
An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
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20th December 2024
Poland has been investing heavily in new defence equipment, including billions-of-dollars in air defence systems such as Narew and Wisła to provide multi-tier coverage, as well as in C2 systems such as IBCS.
20th December 2024
India has been navigating a strategic balancing act in its defence modernisation efforts as it considers deals with Russia and the US.
20th December 2024
Textron Aviation Defense has said it is confident it can continue to grow orders across Asia as Japan selects the T-6 Texan II to replace the Fuji T-7.
19th December 2024
The E-130J aircraft will take over the E-6B for the US Navy’s Take Charge and Move Out system.
19th December 2024
The facility will work towards readiness for Low-Rate Initial Production on the V-280 by 2028.
18th December 2024
The subsidiary will be named ‘Embraer Defense Europe’ and work to strengthen the company's foothold on the continent.
18th December 2024
Looming government decisions on major defence programmes in the US and UK will colour much of 2025, while manufacturers and their orderbooks look on.
17th December 2024
Romania has welcomed three more F-16 jets from Norway, rounding the total number up to 15.
17th December 2024
Construction of the Busan-based production facility has also now been completed, with the new medium-altitude reconnaissance drones destined for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) by 2028.
17th December 2024
Rolls-Royce has announced that its F130 engine passed its Critical Design Review (CDR), a key milestone towards the B-52J upgrade for the US Air Force (USAF).
16th December 2024
The $266 million Foreign Military Sale was approved by the Pentagon to boost the country’s F-16 fighter jets.
16th December 2024
The €200 million investment also includes a flight simulator, goods and logistics support and full implementation and sustainment of the A-29N from Embraer.
13th December 2024
This statement comes as concerns were raised by union workers at Leonardo’s Yeovil site about the ongoing timeline of the UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme.
13th December 2024
A new company will be established under the industry-led joint venture by mid-2025, headquartered in the UK.
12th December 2024
The uncrewed aerial system (UAS) will replace the currently leased MQ-9A from 2027.
12th December 2024
The service recently carried out two flight tests at the White Sands Missile Range against cruise and ballistic missile surrogates.
12th December 2024
The deal announced on 11 December was an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract and the first task order of $116 million has already been awarded to provide terminals and spares, with follow-on production awards expected.
12th December 2024
The demand for missiles reflects current strategic interests, such as those in the Indo-Pacific region and conflict in Europe, along with an expectation of local involvement in manufacture which also supports a drive to build capacity.
12th December 2024
The trial is the latest stage of the Ministry of Defence’s Land Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) demonstrator programme.
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