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December 13, 2024
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For the US Army’s Black Hawk helicopters, Sikorsky Gets Full $376 Million in Funding

Sikorsky has received a total of $376 million in funding from the US Army to continue producing and delivering UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The army already has...

December 6, 2024
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Assessing the Indian Navy’s Growing Interest in the F-35B

The Indian Navy has explored options for advanced carrier-based fighter jets, with the F-35B Lightning II—Lockheed Martin’s fifth-generation STOVL (short take-off and vertical landing) variant—emerging as a notable contender....

December 5, 2024
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India and Nigeria are deepening their defense collaboration.

During a landmark visit by the Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria, both nations made significant strides in deepening bilateral cooperation across defense, economic development, and food security. On November...

December 5, 2024
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HAL Pursues Partnership for Joint Development of Next-Gen Electronic Warfare System for LCH

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s premier aerospace and defense manufacturer, has initiated a critical step to enhance the survivability and combat effectiveness of its Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) fleet....

December 5, 2024
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U.S. Army Orders Three More CH-47F Block II Chinook Helicopters

On December 4, 2024, the U.S. Army awarded Boeing a Lot 3 contract worth $135 million (€127.7 million) for the production of three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift...

December 5, 2024
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Japan Selects Beechcraft T-6C Texan II as New Primary Trainer for JASDF

On November 29, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Defence announced the selection of Textron Aviation Defense’s Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop trainer to replace the Fuji T-7 primary trainers currently...

December 4, 2024
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Embraer to Co-Develop Armed ISR Version of C-390 With Brazilian Air Force

On December 3, 2024, Embraer signed an agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) during the Mostra BID—Brazil’s National Defense and Security Fair in Brasília—to initiate joint studies aimed...

November 29, 2024
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Possible setback for the IAF’s MRFA tender: projected rise in local production costs of $20–30 million per plane

The Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which has been eagerly anticipated and is intended to acquire 114 advanced fighter planes, is faced...

November 29, 2024
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Proposes assistance in the production of India’s AMCA, and offers Gripen-E for MRFA.

Under its Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, the Swedish defense giant Saab has submitted a compelling proposal to the Indian Air Force (IAF), offering the Gripen-E fighter jet...

November 27, 2024
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Canadian Air Force Taps L3Harris to Help Build F-35 Maintenance Hub

Canada has collaborated with L3Harris’ Quebec-based segment to assess the requirements for establishing an F-35 sustainment facility for its air force. This proposed depot is integral to Ottawa’s ongoing...