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Spain Procures Additional NASAMS Air Defence Systems in €410M Deal
April 20, 2024 @ 05:11 AMThe Spanish government has unveiled plans to bolster its air defence capabilities with the procurement of additional NASAMS systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) in a contract valued at approximately €410 million. The announcement comes following the issuance of a notice of award by the Spanish Armaments Directorate, Dirección General de Armamento y Material (DGAM), for the NASAMS modernisation programme
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Argentina gets U.S. Nod to Buy Basler BT-67 Aircraft
April 19, 2024 @ 09:42 AMArgentina's air force has received the greenlight to purchase Basler Turbo Conversions BT-67 aircraft along with a related support package valued at up to $143 million, the Pentagon announced on April 18. “The proposed sale will improve Argentinas capability to meet current and future threats by providing additional capacity for airdrop and airlift operations to service Antarctica during the winter season
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Netherlands, Czech Republic to Purchase Ammunition for Ukraine
April 19, 2024 @ 09:23 AMThe Netherlands and the Czech Republic have signed an agreement for a joint purchase of ammunition intended for Ukraine. The agreement was formalized between Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren and her Czech counterpart Jana Černochová, Dutch defense ministry confirmed on Thursday
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First Batch of Modernized Dutch Apache Echo Helicopters Now Combat-Ready
April 19, 2024 @ 08:52 AMThe Netherlands Ministry of Defense announced that the first batch of modernized Dutch Apache Echo attack helicopters is now combat-ready. Located at Gilze-Rijen Air Base, the initial four aircraft have been prepared for operational deployment both domestically and internationally
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Damen Asks Kongsberg to Supply Propeller Systems for Belgian-Dutch ASW Frigates
April 19, 2024 @ 04:01 AMDamen Naval has awarded Kongsberg Maritime Sweden a contract to supply controllable pitch propellers and shaft lines for four Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates destined for the Netherlands and Belgium. Under the terms of the contract, Kongsberg will provide four sets of its controllable pitch propeller systems, along with associated equipment such as blades, hubcaps, hubs, and shaft lines
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WB Group Signs Contract to Supply Unmanned Systems to the Polish Army
April 18, 2024 @ 06:18 AMThe Polish Army is poised to receive a shipment of FlyEye miniature unmanned aerial systems from the domestic manufacturer WB Group. A contract for the delivery of seven FlyEye aircraft was officially signed on April 17
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MD Helicopters to Showcase AH-530 Block I Helicopter Fitted with New Avionics,...
April 18, 2024 @ 04:43 AMMD Helicopters (MDH) will be presenting an AH-530 Block II precision weapons helicopter equipped with its new Integrated Avionics and Weapons System at the Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit in Denver, Colorado. This helicopter, designed for training and combat roles, features reconfigurable avionics and mission systems aimed at enhancing mission effectiveness and situational awareness for light combat rotorcraft
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Australia to Invest $80B Over Next Decade to Boost Navy Capability
April 18, 2024 @ 03:45 AMAustralia plans to invest more than $80 billion to enhance its Navy with nuclear-powered submarines, upgraded subsea warfare capabilities, an expanded surface combatant fleet, and advanced missile systems over the next decade. Canberra is earmarking between $53 billion and $63 billion over the next decade to fortify its Navy's capabilities, focusing on conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines, and associated infrastructure
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Israeli Counter-attack Against Iran Could Start "As Soon as Possible"
April 17, 2024 @ 12:08 PMIsrael's War Cabinet meeting has concluded with a decision to launch strikes inside Iran, aiming to begin "imminently," according to Israeli Channel 12. Overnight into Sunday, approximately 350 rockets were fired at Israel by Iran and its allies in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon
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MoU Signed to Set up Rheinmetall Ammunition Factory in Lithuania
April 17, 2024 @ 08:04 AMLithuanian institutions and the German company Rheinmetall signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of an ammunition factory in Lithuania. The signatories included Minister of Economy and Innovation Aušrinė Armonaitė, Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas, and Maximilian Froch from Rheinmetall AG
Philippines Awaits Formal U.S. Offer on Proposed F-16 Fighter Jet Deal
Ukraine Tests First Swedish Saab-340 AEW Aircraft
Ammunition Depot Near Moscow On Fire, Ukrainian Sabotage Suspected
Rostec Begins Testing ‘Friend or Foe’ System for Drones
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
