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December 30, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Thai Shipbuilder Secures Contract to Supply Naval Vessels to Oman

Oman’s Ministry of Defense has taken a step toward expanding its maritime forces by ordering several vessels from Thai shipyard Marsun. Signed in Muscat by Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al...

December 30, 2024
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Irish Air Corps Expands Fleet with Acquisition of Four H145 Helicopters

To modernize its rotary-wing fleet, Ireland has approved the acquisition of four Airbus H145 helicopters, which will succeed the aging EC135s used by the Irish Air Corps. According to...

December 30, 2024
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Undisclosed Buyer Orders 6 A-29 Super Tucanos from Embraer

Embraer has received a firm order from an undisclosed customer for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft. The order will be added to the fourth-quarter...

December 27, 2024
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Land Platforms

US Army Orders Additional Beowulf All-Terrain Vehicles from BAE Systems

The U.S. Army has granted BAE Systems $68 million in contracts to produce 44 more Beowulf Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATVs). This acquisition is part of a long-term, seven-year...

December 27, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Indigenous Explosive Drones Join Taiwan Navy’s Arsenal

As tensions with China continue to rise, Taiwan’s Navy has placed an order for domestically manufactured kamikaze drones to strengthen its aerial offensive operations. Developed by the National Chung-Shan...

December 27, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Indigenous Innovation: Ukraine Introduces the Shchedryk Reconnaissance UAV

The Ukrainian military has unveiled the Shchedryk UAV, a homegrown drone engineered to track enemy activity. Officially cleared for service on December 25, the drone is optimized for covert...

December 27, 2024
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Embraer Signs Deal for Two C-390 Millennium Jets with Unknown Buyer

Embraer has signed a contract with an undisclosed customer for the sale of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. The deal includes a full training and support package, along with...

December 26, 2024
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Australia Concludes F-35A Acquisition as Final Jets Join Air Force Fleet

Australia has received the last nine F-35A Lightning II jets from its original order of 72, concluding a procurement effort that began in 2010. As outlined in the country’s...

December 26, 2024
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South Korea to Supply Surion Helicopters Following Iraq’s New Order

Under a newly signed contract, Iraq is set to receive KUH-1 Surion utility transport helicopters from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), marking the first such deal between KAI and Baghdad....

December 26, 2024
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Land Platforms

$583M Purchase: Slovakia Procures Israeli Barak MX Air Defense System

In a substantial move to boost its defense capabilities, Slovakia has authorized a €560 million ($583 million) purchase of the Israeli Barak MX air defense system. The deal is...