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The UK signed a $150 million contract for six Airbus H145 helicopters to enhance military operations in Brunei and Cyprus, replacing aging Puma HC2s. At the same time, questions remain over the fate of the New Medium Helicopter programme amidst uncertainties surrounding procurement plans and delivery timelines.
The Next Generation Interceptor and accompanying radars will play a key role in protecting the US against long-range ballistic missile threats.
Turkish F-16 experience was praised by Romanian fighter pilots as Turkey completes first participation in NATO southern mission.
As Serbia considers a multi-billion-euro deal for French Rafale fighter jets, its move towards Western arms has signalled a significant departure from its reliance on Russian equipment, reflecting broader shifts in global defence procurement.
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22nd January 2021
A five-year extension to US-Russian nuclear arms limitation treaty would have to be agreed rapidly as it is due to expire on 5 February.
22nd January 2021
Latest equipment shipment was handed over on 19 January.
22nd January 2021
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22nd January 2021
Portable diver detection sonar system protects vessels at anchor and at berth against underwater threats.
22nd January 2021
A new type of fast attack craft will be built domestically for the Turkish Naval Forces.
22nd January 2021
Escape, rescue and abandonment system deal with Phoenix International Australia is cancelled.
21st January 2021
Latest production order for KC-46A is the second in as many weeks.
21st January 2021
Defence experts point out that the battlefield of tomorrow will require armed forces to fight in unconventional ways, with implications for procurement, training, tactics and doctrine.
21st January 2021
A new aircraft carrier for the Russian Navy would operate near the Arctic.
21st January 2021
Publication of the Integrated Review should provide a clear idea of how the UK will renew medium-lift rotary capabilities — but it has opted not to rely on US support.
21st January 2021
Unable to afford new aircraft, Sri Lanka is overhauling and refurbishing aircraft and helicopters in disparate locations around the world.
20th January 2021
The Malaysian Armed Forces will receive AFVs, helicopters and ships this year, but is the Light Combat Aircraft really any closer?
20th January 2021
A new Chinese UAV/UCAV has taken to the skies for the first time. Meanwhile, other Chinese models are being used extensively in combat in the Middle East and North Africa.
20th January 2021
Surface control assemblies to be provided to Raytheon until 2024.
20th January 2021
UK aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth to embark with USMC aircraft on board.
20th January 2021
Test progress on Falco Xplorer has been restricted by COVID-19 but Leonardo remains focused on obtaining military certification for the MALE UAV.
20th January 2021
Danish defence procurement agency DALO issues RfI for framework tender.
20th January 2021
USN is assessing R&D concepts for its existing submarine fleet as well as future designs.
20th January 2021
Unmanned ASW capability will eventually be provided from SeaGuardian.