NEWS - defencenews.online

January 3, 2025
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

Tokyo to Buy 1,200 U.S.-Made AMRAAM Missiles in Multi-Billion Dollar Agreement

Japan has received approval from the U.S. State Department for a potential $3.64 billion purchase of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). The proposed sale includes 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8...

January 2, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

First Shipment of BROLIS Night Combat Devices Arrives for Lithuanian Armed Forces

Lithuania has received the initial installment of night combat gear under a €17 million ($17.7 million) defense investment initiative to enhance soldier effectiveness. The package comprises BROLIS LP5X laser...

January 2, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Beijing Debuts New Amphibious Warship with Fighter Jet Launch Capability

The People’s Liberation Army Navy of China has launched the Sichuan, its inaugural amphibious assault vessel of the Type 076 class. With a displacement surpassing 40,000 tons, a twin-island...

January 2, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Iveco Secures Contract to Deliver Over 1,400 Next-Generation Logistics Vehicles to Italy’s Military

In a move to strengthen its aerial surveillance capabilities, China has introduced the KJ-3000, a next-generation AEW&C aircraft. Developed using the homegrown Y-20 transport aircraft as its base, the...

January 2, 2025
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Beijing Showcases Next-Gen KJ-3000 Airborne Early Warning Platform

December 30, 2024
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

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
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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...