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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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1st July 2020
Thales is to produce and supply the Australian government with strategic munitions, under a ten-year deal worth about A$1 billion ($686.7 million). Under the Strategic …
30th June 2020
Due to COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions, a handful of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) programmes are delayed by up to a year. In his annual …
30th June 2020
Kongsberg has been awarded an NOK800 million ($82.5 million) contract by Northrop Grumman for composite fuselage panels and hatches of all variants for the F-35 …
29th June 2020
The 26,000t replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa arrived at Devonport Naval Base in Auckland on 26 June after completing its delivery voyage from South Korea. It …
29th June 2020
On 29 June Airbus confirmed that it had delivered the first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to the NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF). …
29th June 2020
Embraer has delivered its third KC-390 Millennium multi-mission medium airlift aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), the company confirmed on 29 June. The aircraft …
26th June 2020
US shipbuilders and Congress are anxiously awaiting details of the USN’s 30-year shipbuilding plan, which is already running five months late. This blueprint will propel …
26th June 2020
The implications of building and sustaining the UK’s two aircraft carriers continue to loom large for the RN, with the latest report issued by the …
26th June 2020
Welcome to Episode 25 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
26th June 2020
Cross party political talks in Sweden addressing future defence funding have collapsed, following disagreement over whether additional money should be approved. The Swedish government will …
26th June 2020
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is about to receive its final MALE UAVs from Israel, according to the latest edition of the PAF newsletter Lead …
25th June 2020
The new fleet replenishment ship for the Turkish Navy will be powered by two LM2500 marine gas turbines, to be delivered by GE Marine under …
25th June 2020
The WESCAM MX-10MS from L3 Harris has been selected as the EO/IR sensor for the Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed (MAST-13) Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) system …
25th June 2020
Cessna C-208 Grand Caravan EX aircraft are being supplied to the Rwandan Air Force by ATI Engineering Services in an FMS deal. The $10.1 million contract for …
25th June 2020
The development of sixth-generation combat aircraft is in its infancy, yet competition to supply prospective global requirements is already ramping up. Projects already initiated by …
25th June 2020
The USN is ordering 76 more helmet display tracker systems, major assemblies, engineering services and support equipment from Elbit Systems of America. This sole-source procurement …
25th June 2020
The outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Spain shed light on the importance of maintaining and enhancing NBC capabilities among the armed forces. Therefore, to …
25th June 2020
US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced on 24 June that the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion has successfully completed an initial two weeks of sea …
25th June 2020
Rostec company United Engine Corporation (UEC) is working with Russian-Finnish industrial software specialist Zyfra to blend AI into production of Russian military aircraft engines. The …