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December 5, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has opted for the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II as the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s next-generation primary trainer aircraft.

Japan’s Ministry of Defence announced on November 29, 2024, that the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II, offered by Textron Aviation Defense in partnership with Kanematsu Corporation, will replace the JASDF’s...

December 5, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Army Procures Three Additional CH 47F Helicopter to Bolster Capabilities

Boeing has secured a $135 million (€127.7 million) Lot 3 contract from the U.S. Army for three more CH 47F Helicopter Block II Chinook helicopters, announced on December 4,...

December 5, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Unmanned Sentinel of the Seas: The MQ-4C Triton’s Crucial Role in Maritime Surveillance

Argon ST Inc. has received an $18 million contract to repair the communications interface unit for the MQ-4C Triton aircraft. Work will be performed in Fairfax, Virginia, and is...

December 5, 2024
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HAL is exploring collaboration opportunities with industry players to co-develop a next-generation electronic warfare system tailored for the Light Combat Helicopter.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has taken a strategic step to improve the survivability and effectiveness of its Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) by issuing an RFP for the co-development of...

December 5, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Kongsberg is seeking to arm the Indian Navy’s MH-60R helicopters with its Naval Strike Missile for enhanced maritime strike roles.

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has proposed arming the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters with the advanced Naval Strike Missile (NSM), in a strategic effort to boost maritime strike capabilities....

December 5, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Defense ties between India and Nigeria have been steadily growing, reflecting a mutual commitment to stronger security cooperation.

India and Nigeria deepened bilateral ties during the Indian Prime Minister’s official visit to Nigeria, marked by a series of agreements on November 12 targeting defense, economic growth, and...

December 5, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon Wins $590M Deal for Mid-Band Next Gen Jammer

Raytheon, a business of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has received a $590 million follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. Developed in...

December 4, 2024
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Land Platforms

Rheinmetall has received a contract from the Czech Republic for the supply of an additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks.

On December 3, 2024, Rheinmetall Landsysteme secured a CZK 4 billion (EUR 160 million) contract to supply 14 additional Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks to the Czech Republic...

December 4, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Embraer, Brazilian Air Force Team Up for Armed ISR C-390 Development

At the Mostra BID defense fair in Brasília on December 3, 2024, Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force signed an agreement to jointly explore upgrades to the C-390 Millennium...

December 3, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

The HX-2 Karma smart loitering munition has been formally introduced by Helsing.

Helsing officially revealed its HX-2 Karma intelligent loitering munition on December 2, 2024, following media speculation linking it to Germany’s pledge of 4,000 armed drones for Ukraine. The AI-driven...