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S.Korea Seeks to Resolve KF-21 Payments Impasse with Indonesia

March 28, 2024 @ 07:39 AM

South Korea has initiated talks with Indonesia in an effort to address pending issues related to Jakarta's participation in the KF-21 fighter jet development project. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) convened
Finland's Patria to Produce F-35 Jet's Landing Gear Doors

March 27, 2024 @ 11:28 AM

Patria has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Lockheed Martin to set up a landing gear doors production line at Patrias Halli facility in Jämsä, Finland for supply to the F-35 global fleet. This long-term agreement entails the manufacturing of 400 sets of F-35 landing gear doors
European Union Awards Rheinmetall €130M to Boost Ammo Production

March 27, 2024 @ 06:29 AM

Rheinmetall has received over €130 million in funding from the European Union to increase the production of ammunition. More than a quarter of the total €500 million awarded by the EU under the Act of Support in Ammunition Production (ASAP) will be channeled into six projects by Rheinmetall AG's European subsidiaries, aimed at expanding the production of 155mm artillery ammunition and powder
German Eurofighters to be Equipped with Saab's Arexis EW Sensor Suite

March 26, 2024 @ 09:53 AM

Airbus Defence and Space has awarded Saab an order for the Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor suite. The contract period is from 2024 to 2026
U.S. Navy Awards Boeing $1.3B to Purchase 17 F/A-18 Super Hornet Aircraft...

March 25, 2024 @ 11:47 AM

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S.Korea Oks Mass Production for KF-21 Fighters; to Limit Initial Production to...

March 23, 2024 @ 05:33 AM

The South Korean government approved the initial mass production plan for its KF-21 fighter jets on Friday, with 40 units planned in total, but contracts for only 20 units are set for this year. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) stressed the urgency of replacing outdated F-4 and F-5 aircraft
Danish CV90 IFVs to get New D-Series Turret, ATGM Integration

March 22, 2024 @ 06:13 AM

Danish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles are set to undergo upgrades, including receiving an improved turret and an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), under a contract inked between BAE Systems and the countrys defense ministry. This Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) contract between BAE Systems and the Danish defense ministry follows the previously signed framework agreement regarding repair and maintenance services
Taiwan to Receive Two MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones in 2026

March 22, 2024 @ 03:40 AM

Taiwan will take delivery of the first two MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from the United States in 2026, with two more scheduled for delivery in 2027. Additionally, assurances have been given regarding the delivery of FIM-92 Stinger man-portable air-defense systems to Taiwan, with a target completion date of the following year
Korean KF-21 Jet Completes First Aerial Refuelling Test; No Extension for Indonesia's...

March 19, 2024 @ 11:34 AM

South Korea's domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter jet underwent its maiden aerial refueling test on Tuesday, announced by the state arms procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The Air Force's KC-330 tanker aircraft refueled the KF-21 prototype over waters off the southern coast after takeoff from an air base in Sacheon, 296 kilometers southeast of Seoul
Norway to Invest NOK 941 million in Kongsberg to Increase NASAMS Production

March 16, 2024 @ 03:19 PM

The Norwegian government has proposed an allocation of NOK 941 million to Kongsberg, to increase the procurement of the NASAMS Air defence system for the country's armed forces. "We must enhance Norway's air defence capabilities to more effectively protect both civilian and military objectives from air attacks

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