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January 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

Italy Chooses Skynex from Germany as its New Short-Range Air Defense System

To improve its airspace protection capabilities, Italy has formally chosen Germany’s Skynex air defense system. The manufacturer, Rheinmetall, announced that a 73-million-euro ($75 million) order had been made for...

January 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Embraer sells Uruguay five A-29 Super Tucanos.

The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has purchased five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from the Brazilian company Embraer. The deal includes a flight simulator, integrated logistics services, and mission gear....

January 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

Last Rafale fighter plane delivered to the Greek Air Force

The last of the 24 Rafale fighter jets that Dassault Aviation of France delivered to the Tanagra air base of the Hellenic Air Force. The single-seat plane was received...

January 13, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

With India, Indonesia starts a $450 million deal for BrahMos.

According to Indian media, Indonesia has started the process of buying BrahMos cruise missiles from India. The New Indian Express, quoting sources, revealed that the Indian embassy in Jakarta...

January 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

Myanmar receives the last of the Su-30 fighter planes from Russia.

As part of a contract with Russia signed in 2018, the last two export versions of the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter planes have been delivered to the Myanmar Air Force....

January 9, 2025
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Land Platforms

76 medium armored fighting vehicles are purchased by the Italian Army

The Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) has been awarded a contract by the Italian Ministry of Defense to provide 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles (VBM) for the army. The deal...

January 9, 2025
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Air Platforms

Poland Purchases Apache Guardian Helicopter Engines from GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace has received a contract from Poland to supply 210 T700 engines for the 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters used by the armed forces, which were acquired in...

January 9, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

BlueHalo will provide EW sensors for drones used by the US Navy and USSOCOM.

BlueHalo has signed a $49.9 million contract to supply electronic warfare (EW) sensors for the drones used by the US Navy and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The agreement,...

January 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun is ordered by Ukraine.

Rheinmetall has been contracted by Ukraine to provide 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The purchase, which is sponsored by Germany, comprises 180,000 rounds of High Explosive Incendiary...

January 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Textron Systems’ MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde Drone is Delivered to the US Army

As part of the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems program, Textron Systems’ MK 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) Aerosonde drone was transferred to the US Army. The handover from the...