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Doubts Over Japan's Position in GCAP as Coalition Partner Opposes Jet Export

December 27, 2023 @ 04:51 AM

Komeito, a coalition partner in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is opposed to the export of a new jet fighter under Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) that Japan will build together with Italy and the United Kingdom. The stance comes as Japan is poised to redefine its military export policies, with former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera advocating for broader allowances
Last Delivery of ASELPOD as New Turkish Targeting Pod Enters Development

December 26, 2023 @ 05:28 AM

The ASELPOD Targeting Pod, developed by ASELSAN, is on the verge of its final mass production delivery to the Turkish Air Force. These pods, crafted entirely with national resources, are set to join the Air Force inventory after undergoing acceptance activities
DAPA Signs Contract for Third Jang Bogo-III Batch-II Submarine Construction for S.Korean...

December 26, 2023 @ 04:35 AM

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, finalized a contract with Hanwha Ocean for the construction of the third ship, Jang Bogo-Ⅲ Batch*-Ⅱ, valued at KRW 1,101.9 billion
S.Korean DAPA Concludes 'Joint Theater Joint Fire Operation System-Korea' Performance Improvement Project...

December 26, 2023 @ 04:00 AM

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), under the leadership of Director Eom Dong-hwan, declared the successful completion of the Joint Theater Joint Fire Operation System-Korea (JFOS-K) performance improvement project on December 20. The JFOS-K, designed to facilitate real-time detection and identification of key enemy targets through the integration of joint detection and strike assets, has undergone enhancements as part of a project initiated by DAPA in 2020
U.S. Strikes Iran-Backed Militia Sites in Iraq After Christmas Day Attack

December 26, 2023 @ 03:47 AM

In response to an attack on Christmas Day leaving three American military personnel injured, the United States conducted precision strikes on three facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups in Iraq. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J
Rheinmetall Secures €328M Contract for Upgrading Romanian Air Defence Systems

December 23, 2023 @ 10:23 AM

The Romanian Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall, a Düsseldorf-based technology enterprise, a contract valued at approximately €328 million (excluding VAT) for the comprehensive modernization of the country's Oerlikon GDF 103 air defence artillery systems. This marks Rheinmetall's inaugural major order from Romania, an EU and NATO member state
L3 Harris, Korean Air and ELTA to Deliver Advanced AWACS Plane to...

December 23, 2023 @ 10:14 AM

L3Harris Technologies, Korean Air, and Israel Aerospace Industries' ELTA Systems Ltd. (IAI/ELTA) are collaborating to provide the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force with the next generation of high-altitude airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft
Embraer Secures Support Agreement for Greek ERJ-135LR, ERJ-145 AEW&C Aircraft

December 23, 2023 @ 06:34 AM

Embraer has entered into a Follow On Support Agreement contract with the Hellenic Air Force, providing integrated logistical support services for their fleet of one ERJ-135LR and four ERJ-145 AEW&C aircraft. The comprehensive contract encompasses spare parts, repair, pool, maintenance, and technical services for the five Embraer jets currently operational within the Hellenic Air Force
Diehl Defence Acquires Precision Parts Manufacturer ‘Allweier’

December 23, 2023 @ 06:21 AM

Germany's Diehl Defence officially announced its acquisition of Allweier, a precision parts manufacturer based in Überlingen. The company said it will take over Allweier on January 1, 2024
Dutch Government Initiates Delivery Process for 18 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine

December 22, 2023 @ 03:03 PM

The Netherlands has decided to provide military assistance to Ukraine by delivering 18 F-16 fighter jets, announced Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Friday. The move is part of the agreements on military support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion

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