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U.K. MoD Orders Six Airbus H145 helicopters

April 20, 2024 @ 04:55 AM

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Turkish Shipyard Completes 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel Order for Nigeria

April 20, 2024 @ 04:32 AM

Turkeys Dearsan Shipyard launched the second Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Nigerian Navy on April 19. Nigeria signed a $125 million contract with Dearsan Shipyard in 2017 for the construction of two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), with an option for two additional vessels
Argentina gets U.S. Nod to Buy Basler BT-67 Aircraft

April 19, 2024 @ 09:42 AM

Argentina'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
Netherlands, Czech Republic to Purchase Ammunition for Ukraine

April 19, 2024 @ 09:23 AM

The 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
First Batch of Modernized Dutch Apache Echo Helicopters Now Combat-Ready

April 19, 2024 @ 08:52 AM

The 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
Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber Crashes After Catching Fire, 1 Pilot Dead, 3 Crew

April 19, 2024 @ 08:36 AM

A Russian Tu-22M3 long range bomber crashed in the Stavropol area after completing a combat mission over Ukraine, marking the first crash of its kind since the invasion in February 2022. A video posted on X shows an aircraft of the size and shape of a Tu-22 on fire and spinning towards the ground
BAE Systems Selects Hanwha USA to Modernize Building at Redford Ammunition Plant

April 19, 2024 @ 07:40 AM

BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. (OSI) has chosen Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) to upgrade an existing production building at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant
Iranian Nuclear Facilities Unscathed after Alleged Israeli Strike

April 19, 2024 @ 07:24 AM

Tensions in the Middle East intensified on Friday as reports emerged of an Israeli military strike near Isfahan in Iran, with explosions heard in the central province. Despite the blasts, local media reassured the public that nuclear installations in Isfahan, including the Natanz uranium enrichment center, remained secure and unaffected
Australia Planning A$36B-A$44B Investment into Landing Craft, HIMARS, Helicopters

April 19, 2024 @ 06:50 AM

Australias defense ministry is planning to invest between A$36-44 billion in acquiring landing craft, HIMARS missile systems, and helicopters for its military. This spending will enable the Army to impede a potential adversary's freedom of action, aligning with the goals outlined in the National Defense Strategy released on April 17
Argentina to Join NATO as Global Partner

April 19, 2024 @ 06:15 AM

Argentinas Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, met with NATO's Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday to formally initiate the process of joining the alliance as a global partner. During the meeting, Argentina presented a letter of intent to begin the process of incorporating the country into the organization, signaling its interest in contributing constructively to global security

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