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A solid purchase of six A-29 Super Tucanos from an unidentified client is revealed by Embraer.

An anonymous client placed a firm order with Embraer for six A-29 Super Tucanos, a light attack and advanced training plane. These planes will be delivered in 2026, and...

December 30, 2024
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Oman Buys Naval Vessels from Thailand

Oman’s Ministry of Defense has purchased “several” ships from Bangkok-based shipyard Marsun as part of its naval expansion efforts. The contract, signed in Muscat by Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al...

December 30, 2024
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Air Platforms
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Irish Air Corps Acquires Four Airbus H145s

Ireland has committed to purchasing four Airbus H145 helicopters for 91.7 million euros ($95.8 million) to replace the Irish Air Corps’ EC135 fleet. These new platforms are expected to...

December 27, 2024
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Air Platforms
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Embraer Announces Contract for 2 C-390 Millenniums With an Unknown Client

The sale of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission airplanes was the subject of an agreement between Embraer and an unnamed client. Additionally, the agreement covers the provision of spare parts...

December 27, 2024
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Land Platforms
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BAE to Build More Beowulf Vehicles for U.S. Army

BAE Systems has secured $68 million in contracts to produce an additional 44 Beowulf Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATVs) for the U.S. Army. This award is part of a...

December 27, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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Taiwan Navy Buys Indigenous Explosive Drones

Amid rising tensions with China, the Taiwanese Navy has ordered domestically produced exploding drones to enhance its aerial strike capabilities. These drones, named Loitering Munition 1, were developed by...

December 27, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Ukraine Debuts Indigenous Shchedryk Drone

Ukraine has officially unveiled the Shchedryk, a domestically built unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for tracking enemy movements. Approved for military use on December 25, the drone is ideal...

December 26, 2024
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Air Platforms
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RAAF Receives Final F-35A Jets

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received the final nine of 72 F-35A Lightning II combat planes, completing a procurement deal that began in 2010. These F-35As will...

December 26, 2024
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Air Platforms
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Iraq Buys Surion Helicopters from South Korea

Iraq is set to receive KUH-1 Surion utility transport helicopters from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) under a new agreement. This 136 billion South Korean won ($92.7 million) contract, which...

December 26, 2024
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Land Platforms
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Slovakia Buys Israeli Barak MX System in $583M Deal

Slovakia is set to significantly strengthen its military capabilities with the approval of a €560 million ($583 million) purchase of the Israeli-made Barak MX air defense system. Hailed as...