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Indonesian Air Force Adds Third C-130J Plane
August 11, 2023 @ 09:33 AMThe Indonesian Air Force (IDAF) received the third of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin. The
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Indonesia Activates Second Tranche of Rafale Orders
August 11, 2023 @ 08:01 AMIndonesia has activated the second tranche of orders for Rafale fighters produced by Frances Dassault Aviation, with the Southeast Asian country now holding firm commitments for 24 aircraft. In February 2022, Jakarta signed agreements for the acquisition of 42
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Brazilian and Saudi Defense Companies Eye Joint Ventures, Technology Transfers
August 11, 2023 @ 05:37 AMBrazilian industry association FIESP said several Brazilian and Saudi defense companies have signed agreements that could lead to joint ventures and technology-sharing agreements. The Saudi businesses involved in the potential effort are Scopa Defense and Alqahtani Holding, and the Brazilian firms are weapon manufacturer Taurus, rocket and missile maker Avibras, aircraft battery producer Ocellott, and aviation specialist Avionics Services,
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PT PAL Indonesia Cuts Steel of First Landing Ship for the Philippines
August 11, 2023 @ 04:53 AMPT PAL Indonesia has begun construction of first of two Landing Dock Philippines (LDP) ships for the Philippine Navy. Manila bought these two LDPs in June 2022
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French DGA Receives Second Suffren-class Nuclear Attack Submarine
August 11, 2023 @ 04:28 AMThe French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has announced the receipt of “Duguay-Trouin,” the second of the six Suffren-class nuclear attack submarines (SNA) produced as part of the Barracuda program. The submarine was delivered to the French Navy in Brest after a trial campaign lasting several months
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Romania eyes 32 F-35s for $6.5B
August 11, 2023 @ 04:07 AMRomania has requested the parliaments nod to acquire two squadrons consisting of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets for $6.5 billion
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MD Helicopters to Provide 12 Armed, Scout Copters to Middle East Customer
August 10, 2023 @ 05:35 PMMD Helicopters (MDH) announced a contractwith a Middle East customer to provide six Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout aircraft with precision weapons capability and six armed MD 530F glass cockpit upgrades. The twelve aircraft will support counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations by providing area security, tactical reconnaissance, convoy escort, and drug interdiction throughout the country
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Under Shadow of Ukraine War, Rosoboronexport to Display 'Battle-Tested' Weapons at ARMY-2023
August 10, 2023 @ 02:24 PMA range of “battle-tested” weapons will be showcased by Russias Rosoboronexport at the upcoming VIII Army 2023 International Military-Technical Forum to be held from August 14-20 at the Patriot Exhibition and Convention Center. The company has allocated a dedicated section at its stand for weapons that have been “successful” against Western weapons, probably hinting at their performance in the Ukraine war
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UK Sanctions Russian Suppliers Including Turkish, Emirati and Iranian Firms
August 10, 2023 @ 11:42 AMThe United Kingdom has slapped sanctions against 25 individuals and businesses it claims are supporting Russias invasion of Ukraine, going after firms in Turkey, the Emirates and Iran. Announced on August 8, this “largest ever UK action” targets 22 individuals and businesses outside Russia as well as 3 Russian companies importing electronics vital to Russias military equipment used on the battlefield
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Bulgaria’s MTG Dolphin Shipyard Launches First MMPV 90 Corvette
August 10, 2023 @ 11:11 AMBulgarian shipbuilder MTG Dolphin Shipyard PLC recently launched the first 2,300-ton corvettes / multi-purpose modular patrol vessels (MMPV) 90 named “Hrabri” for the Bulgarian Navy. The lead ship was launched at the MTG Dolphin Shipyard under the management of Germanys NVL Group (formerly known as Lürssen Defence) which is the prime contractor of the project
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Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
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After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U