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Estonia Looking Beyond Korean K9 ‘Thunder’ for its Next Howitzer Purchase
October 21, 2023 @ 09:08 AMThe Estonian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is surveying the market for the potential acquisition of a truck-mounted artillery guns, to complement the South Korean tracked K9 "Thunder" it already possesses. The planned new self-propelled artillery would form the core of a third Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) artillery battery and will likely to involve a truck-mounted system
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Indonesia’s PTDI Partners with Linkfield Technologies to Sell Military Transport Planes to...
October 20, 2023 @ 12:23 PMPT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has partnered with Linkfield Technologies to resell their aircraft models, including CN235-220, NC212i, and N219, fulfilling military and commercial aviation demands in China. The formalization of this partnership was marked by the signing of a Reseller Agreement between PTDI's Director of Commerce, Technology & Development, Moh
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Indonesian Export Financing Institution Supports Export of NC212i Transport Aircraft to Philippines...
October 20, 2023 @ 12:13 PMThe Indonesian Export Financing Institution (LPEI), also known as Indonesia Eximbank, has entered into an export financing agreement with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to facilitate the export of 6 NC212i aircraft to the Department of National Defense/Armed Forces of the Philippines (DND/AFP) for a total value of $79 million. This critical financing support is provided under the Special Export Assignment (PKE) and National Interest Account (NIA) schemes by the Indonesian Ministry of Finance to bolster the country's strategic transportation equipment manufacturing industry
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Spanish Navy's First S-80 Submarine Ready for Delivery
October 20, 2023 @ 09:18 AMNavantias S-81 submarine 'Isaac Peral' passed its last safety milestone, setting the stage for its impending delivery to the Spanish Navy. The test, which saw the vessel's navigation capabilities operating at peak efficiency, occurred last Tuesday, the company said today
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Naval Group Launches 2nd Belgian-Dutch Mine Countermeasure Vessel
October 20, 2023 @ 08:57 AMNaval Group has launched Vlissingen, second of the twelve mine countermeasure vessels constructed as part of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program, on October 19, 2023. The vessel, constructed by Kership in Concarneau
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C-130H Hercules Fleet Undergoes Digital Avionics Upgrade
October 18, 2023 @ 08:00 AMThe Air Force Reserve Command's C-130H Hercules fleet is embarking on a transformation from analog to digital systems, with recent testing initiating a substantial upgrade of the aircraft's avionics. Known as the Avionics Modernization Program Increment 2 (AMP Inc 2), this comprehensive update represents a significant improvement to the aircraft's avionics and navigation systems, which are nearly six decades old
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MBDA’s Mistral Missile to Arm Korean Marine Attack Helicopter
October 18, 2023 @ 06:06 AMEuropean MBDA has clinched a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to integrate the Mistral ATAM anti-air missile system into the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (KMAH). Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) debuted its KMAH helicopter at the 2021 ADEX show
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Russia's Rostec Exports Flight Booking System to Venezuelan Airline, Conviasa SA
October 17, 2023 @ 01:36 PMVenezuela's Conviasa SA representatives started a two-week training program for the Leonardo ticket booking system, a Rostec and Sirena-Travel collaboration. During their visit, which spans from October 16 to 29, foreign specialists are set to receive comprehensive training, consultations, and insights into the successful implementation of the Leonardo system within Russian airlines
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Estonia to Buy Armored Vehicles Worth €200M from Turkish firms
October 17, 2023 @ 01:16 PMThe Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) are poised to sign contracts worth approximately €200 million for the procurement of armored vehicles from Turkey. More than 200 armored vehicles are earmarked for allocation to the EDF's 2nd infantry brigade, which has experienced substantial modernization efforts in recent years, according to the Center for Defense Investments
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Philippines Files Another Diplomatic Protest against China for Disrupting Resupply Mission
October 17, 2023 @ 07:25 AMThe Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has announced its anticipation of filing another diplomatic protest against China following an incident in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). On Tuesday, AFP spokesperson Col
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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...
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
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...