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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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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...

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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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...

November 19, 2024
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Airbus Hands Over First H145M Helicopter to German Armed Forces from Planned 82

Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of Germany’s order for up to 82 H145M helicopters from its Donauwörth site. The...

November 18, 2024
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Textron Secures $277 Million Deal to Deliver T-54A Trainer Aircraft to US Military

Textron Aviation has secured a $277 million contract to manufacture T-54A next-generation trainer aircraft for the US military. This agreement includes the delivery of 26 aircraft to the US...

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 15, 2024
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