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Argentina Receives C-130 Aircraft Donated by the U.S.

April 8, 2024 @ 04:31 AM

Argentina has recently taken delivery of a C-130H Hercules aircraft donated by the United States. Argentine President Javier Milei and Minister of Defense Luis Petri welcomed General Laura Richardson, head of the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), last week to engage in a series of activities culminating in the official transfer of the Hercules C-130H aircraft
Indonesia Asks Naval Group, PT PAL to Locally Build Scorpene Evolved Full...

April 3, 2024 @ 04:54 AM

Indonesia has chosen Naval Group and PT PAL by commissioning the construction of two Scorpène Evolved Full Lithium-Ion battery (LiB) submarines. The decision, made on March 28, aligns with the Defence Cooperation Agreement signed between France and Indonesia in August 2021, Naval Group confirmed in a statement April 2
South Korea Launches Artificial Intelligence Research Centre for Defense

April 1, 2024 @ 08:31 AM

The South Korean Defense Ministry announced the establishment of a new research center on April 1 aimed at overseeing artificial intelligence (AI) development within the defense sector. The founding ceremony for the Defense AI Center occurred at the state-run Agency for Defense Development in Daejeon, located 139 kilometers south of Seoul
Second Russian Il-114-300 Passenger Plane Prototype Performs Maiden Flight

April 1, 2024 @ 04:26 AM

Rostecs United Aircraft Corporation has announced that the second Il-114-300 prototype aircraft made its first flight from the airfield of the branch of PJSC UAC - LAZ named after P.A
Netherlands to Deploy Patriot System for Exercise in Lithuania, Bordering Russia

March 30, 2024 @ 05:56 AM

The Netherlands has decided to send the Patriot long-range air defense system to Lithuania, which shares an approximately 260 km border with Russia, for an exercise lasting several weeks. The Dutch unit will train alongside Lithuanian Armed Forces units
Japan Plans to Upgrade 16 Airports, Ports for Military Use

March 29, 2024 @ 08:15 AM

Japan is set to upgrade five airports and eleven seaports for use by its defense forces and coast guard during military emergencies, Kyodo News reported on March 27. The Japanese government, through Kyodo News, revealed plans to upgrade five airports and eleven seaports to facilitate military operations during emergencies
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
Netherlands Donates Decommissioned Mine Countermeasures Vessel to Ukraine

March 28, 2024 @ 06:17 AM

The Royal Netherlands Navy bid adieu to the HNLMS Vlaardingen on March 27 and announced its donation to the Ukrainian forces. The decision to retire the vessel comes as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's mine service
Argentina to Buy 24 Used F-16 Aircraft from Denmark

March 27, 2024 @ 08:32 AM

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen met his Argentine counterpart, Luis Alfonso Petri, in Buenos Aires on Tuesday to finalize a letter of intent on the potential sale of 24 Danish F-16 fighter jets to Argentina. "I have had a good and extremely fruitful meeting with my Argentinian defense minister colleague, who is happy that Argentina can become part of the wider community of F-16 nations worldwide
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

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