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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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29th November 2019
Leonardo delivered two ATR 72-600 maritime patrol aircraft to Italy’s Guardia di Finanza at the company's Caselle Torinese facility on 27 November. These are the …
29th November 2019
European members of NATO have increased their defence spending for four years in a row, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said on 29 November, ahead of …
29th November 2019
The US Navy has carried out an at-sea demonstration of the Greenough Advanced Rescue Craft (GARC) and Towed Airborne Lift of Naval Systems (TALONS) as …
29th November 2019
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28th November 2019
The US Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is developing a new non-lethal tool designed to slow down or stop on-coming target …
28th November 2019
The Royal Canadian Navy’s lead Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) has begun initial builder’s sea trials with Halifax Shipyard.The future HMCS Harry DeWolf will …
28th November 2019
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new business-to-business (B2B) platform to facilitate cross-border partnerships between European defence industry stakeholders.The B2B Platform online tool …
27th November 2019
In the latest sign of the changing strategic balance in Africa, the first ever tripartite naval exercises between South Africa, Russia and China will occur …
27th November 2019
The US Navy’s next Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG-135, has been named USS Jeff Monken. Currently under construction at South Hudson Shipyards in Highland Falls, New …
27th November 2019
Honeywell predicts growing demand to modernise military aircraft fleets in Asia-Pacific. Air forces around the region have ageing aircraft fleets, and this is boosting demand …
26th November 2019
Raytheon has received a contract modification from the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center for the Paveway family of weapons.The $386 million modification covers …
26th November 2019
Thirteen soldiers from France's Barkhane force in Mali were killed when two helicopters collided during an operation against jihadists in the country's north, the Elysee …
26th November 2019
The US President Donald Trump's interventions in the country’s military policy, from reversing a US Navy SEAL's demotion to withdrawal from Syria to a transgender …
25th November 2019
The Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft that deployed to the Middle East in October has completed its mission successfully, the Australian Department of …
25th November 2019
The Royal Navy’s HMS Cattistock has completed its deployment with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCG1), returning to HM Naval Base Portsmouth on 23 …
25th November 2019
Iran has announced that it is installing a VLS onboard the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) destroyer Dena, ahead of stated plans to introduce …
25th November 2019
Naval Group has selected Babcock International to design the weapon discharge system for the Royal Australian Navy’s Attack class submarines. The weapon discharge system will …
25th November 2019
MBDA will integrate the Meteor air-to-air missile onto the KF-X future Korean fighter aircraft under a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced on 22 …
25th November 2019
Northrop Grumman has opened a new facility in Warsaw, Poland, the company announced on 21 November. Poland became Northrop Grumman’s first international customer for the …