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November 19, 2024
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US Approves $160M Contract to Support F-16 Engines for Greece

The US State Department has given its approval for a $160 million foreign military sale to Greece, providing F-16 engine support services. This comprehensive package encompasses engine maintenance, spare...

UK Conducts Flight Test of SPEAR-3 Standoff Missile for F-35B

The UK recently conducted the inaugural flight test of its in-development SPEAR-3 air-to-ground guided cruise missile. A Eurofighter Typhoon jet, operated by BAE Systems, launched the MBDA UK missile...

November 19, 2024
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India Conducts Flight Test of Precision-Guided Pinaka MBRL Variant

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully concluded the flight testing of its Guided Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). This three-phase evaluation rigorously assessed the system’s performance...

November 19, 2024
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Croatia Signs $95 Million Deal to Acquire Six Bayraktar TB2 Drones

The Croatian government has finalized a deal to acquire six Bayraktar TB2 drones for $95 million. The procurement, expected to be delivered in 2026, encompasses a command and control...

November 19, 2024
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Pentagon Unveils Hypersonic Weapons Testing Agreement with UK and Australia

The Pentagon has initiated a new hypersonic testing partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom, dubbed the Hypersonic Flight Test and Experimentation (HyFliTE) project, which aims to enhance facilities...

China’s New PL-15E Missile and J-35A Stealth Jet Pose Significant Threat to India

The Zhuhai Air Show in Guangdong province, southern China, is showcasing a range of advanced aerial technology, including the J-20, Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, and the newly revealed J-35A....

November 18, 2024
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November 15, 2024
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Leonardo Secures Order from Italian Coast Guard for ATR 42 Patrol Aircraft

Leonardo has secured a contract to supply a multirole maritime patrol aircraft based on its ATR 42-600 commercial platform to the Italian Coast Guard. The procurement supports the service’s...