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January 2, 2025
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Land Platforms

More than 1,400 Next-Gen Logistics Trucks from Iveco to Italian Army

The Italian government’s land armaments directorate has placed a 755 million euro ($786 million) order with Iveco Defense Vehicles (IDV), the defense division of the Turin-based Iveco Group, for...

January 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

China shows off its new KJ-3000 early warning and control aircraft.

China recently unveiled a new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) plane intended to improve the nation’s threat detection capabilities. The KJ-3000, which is based on Beijing’s domestic Y-20...

December 30, 2024
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Training and Simulation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...