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November 19, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Croatia to Buy 6 Bayraktar TB2 Drones in $95 Million Agreement

The Croatian government has approved a $95 million deal to purchase six Bayraktar TB2 drones, with delivery expected in 2026. The package includes a command and control center, an...

India Tests Precision-Strike Version of Pinaka Rocket System

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully concluded flight testing of the Guided Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). Conducted in three phases, the tests evaluated various performance...

UK Tests SPEAR-3 Missile for F-35B Fighter Jets

The UK conducted the first flight test of the in-development SPEAR-3 air-to-ground guided cruise missile last month. The missile, developed by MBDA UK, was launched from a BAE Systems-operated...

U.S. Clears $160M F-16 Engine Support Deal for Greece

The US State Department has approved a $160 million foreign military sale to Greece for F-16 engine support services. The package includes engine maintenance, spare parts, ground handling equipment,...

Airbus Delivers First H145M Helicopter to Germany Under 82-Aircraft Deal

Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters ordered by Germany, with the handover taking place...

Textron Secures $277M Deal for T-54A Trainers With U.S. Military

Textron Aviation has secured a $277 million contract to manufacture next-generation T-54A trainer aircraft for the U.S. military. Under procurement lots 2 and 3, a total of 26 aircraft...

China’s New PL-15E Missile and J-35A Stealth Jet Seen as Major Threat to India

The Zhuhai Air Show in Guangdong province, southern China, showcases an impressive lineup including the J-20, Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57 fighter, and the newly unveiled J-35A. Also featured are a...

Leonardo to Supply ATR 42 Patrol Aircraft to Italian Coast Guard

Leonardo has secured a contract to supply a Multirole Maritime Patrol Aircraft based on the ATR 42-600 commercial platform for the Italian Coast Guard. The acquisition supports the service’s...

Taiwan Gets First ATACMS Missile Shipment From US

Taiwan has received its initial shipment of MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the United States. While the exact number of missiles delivered remains undisclosed, state-run media outlet...

Kongsberg Lands $900M US Navy Deal for Naval Strike Missiles

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have entered into a five-year agreement with Kongsberg for the supply of its Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs). Valued at 10 billion kroner ($900...