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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...

November 11, 2024
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Textron to Manufacture Nine Additional LCAC 100 Hovercraft for the US Navy

Textron Systems has been awarded a $394.2-million contract by the US Navy to produce nine additional LCAC 100-class Landing Craft Air Cushion vessels. This latest order follows previous agreements...

November 8, 2024
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Netherlands Procures 12 Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has finalized a contract with Airbus to acquire 12 H225M Caracal helicopters. The agreement was signed during the Euronaval defense exhibition held in Paris,...

November 6, 2024
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Airbus Selected to Supply 19 H135 Training Helicopters to the Canadian Air Force

Airbus will supply 19 H135 training helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for the first time, following a contract signed with SkyAlyne, the provider of the RCAF’s...

October 25, 2024
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Tejas Mk1A Observed for the First Time with ELL-8212/8222 Jammer and Astra Mk1 Missiles

An 18-minute test sortie conducted at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru marked a significant milestone in strengthening the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a next-generation, indigenously...

October 24, 2024
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Does the Eurofighter Stand a Chance Against Rafale in the MRFA Tender?

India’s pursuit of multi-role fighter aircraft is driven by its evolving regional security dynamics, the imperative to modernize its aging air fleet, and a strategic push to strengthen indigenous...

October 23, 2024
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Lockheed Martin’s Finances Impacted by F-35 Upgrades and Contract Hold-Ups

Lockheed Martin officials, speaking on an earnings call, anticipate closing a deal with the U.S. government for the 18th and 19th F-35 lots by year’s end. However, contract delays...

October 18, 2024
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Taiwan leverages satellite networks to enhance drone defense capabilities.

As Chinese probing intensifies, Taiwan’s armed forces are testing a satellite-connected drone defense arrangement to fortify the island’s critical infrastructure and main communications systems.