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Sweden to Sell 12 Gripen Jets to Peru, 4 GlobalEye AEWCS to

April 16, 2025 @ 01:13 PM

Sweden is preparing to authorize the sale of 12 JAS-39 Gripen E/F fighter jets to Peru and four GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to Denmark, according to the latest defense budget proposal submitted to the Swedish Parliament. While no contracts have been finalized, parliamentary approval would pave the way for formal intergovernmental agreements and subsequent negotiations with the two countries
Indonesia Launches Locally-made Landing Utility Ship

April 16, 2025 @ 10:42 AM

Indonesia launched a locally-built Landing Craft Utility (LCU) ship on Tuesday at PT Multi Ocean Shipyard in Tanjung Balai Karimun, marking a key step in boosting military logistics and maritime capabilities. The 2,500 deadweight ton (DWT) vessel, named ADRI, is currently 95 percent complete and was officially introduced to water in a naval tradition that marks its readiness for final outfitting and trials
Belgium Wants Its F-35 Jets Produced in Italy Instead of the U.S....

April 16, 2025 @ 09:18 AM

Belgium has officially requested that its next batch of F-35 fighter jets be produced in Italy rather than the United States, according to Defense Minister Theo Francken. Francken said he has already discussed the proposal with Italys Defense Minister, emphasizing that manufacturing the aircraft in Europe would directly benefit European industry
U.S. Approves Sale of TH-73A Training Helicopters to Philippines for $120M...

April 16, 2025 @ 06:57 AM

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U.S. Clears $825M Stinger Missile Deal with Morocco

April 16, 2025 @ 06:39 AM

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Hanwha Aerospace, WB Group to Jointly Produce Homar Missiles in Poland

April 16, 2025 @ 05:51 AM

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a term sheet agreement with WB Group, Polands largest private defence company, to establish a joint venture aimed at manufacturing guided missiles for the Homar-K Multiple Rocket Launch System. Under the agreement, Hanwha will hold a 51% stake in the new venture, while WB Electronics, a subsidiary of WB Group, will hold the remaining 49%
U.S. Approves $180M Deal to Power Israel’s Eitan Armored Vehicles

April 16, 2025 @ 05:01 AM

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No Russian Planes in Papua, Indonesian Minister Tells Australia

April 15, 2025 @ 11:44 AM

Australia has received direct assurances from Indonesia that it will not allow Russian military aircraft to operate from a base in Papua province, following reports that Moscow had requested access to the facility. Defence Minister Richard Marles was quoted as saying by reports on Tuesday that he had spoken to his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, who assured him that “reports of the prospect of Russian aircraft operating from Indonesia are simply not true
Rheinmetall Acquires Ammunition Disposal Firm Stascheit GmbH

April 15, 2025 @ 11:33 AM

Rheinmetall has announced the acquisition of Stascheit GmbH, a company specializing in ammunition detection, recovery, and disposal, based in Gardelegen, Saxony-Anhalt. A purchase and assignment
Thales to Deliver Phase 3 of the NATO Common Operational Picture Programme

April 15, 2025 @ 07:30 AM

Thales has been awarded a contract by NATO to deliver Phase 3 of the NATO Common Operational Picture (NCOP) programme, which will include new ballistic missile defence (BMD) features aimed at bolstering protection against evolving missile threats. The latest phase, known as NCOP-BMD, is intended to give NATO commanders a single, real-time view of the battlespace—helping improve awareness, planning, and coordination across land, air and naval forces operating in complex environments

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