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December 16, 2024
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Poland Set to Buy 3 MQ-9B SkyGuardians from GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced the sale of three MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems to the Polish Ministry of Defence. As the latest RPA...

December 16, 2024
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

India Orders 12 Locally Built Su-30MKIs in $1.5B Deal

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. Valued at...

December 16, 2024
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Leonardo UK to Deliver EW Decoys for U.S. F-35 Jets

The US Navy has awarded Leonardo UK a $33 million contract to provide its BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable Decoys (AEDs) for the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. This marks...

December 14, 2024
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

S-400 vs. THAAD: Key Reasons Behind India’s Strategic Air Defense Selection

India’s 2018 decision to acquire Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system over the U.S. THAAD marked a major shift in its strategic defense outlook. Citing its versatility, Sputnik India...

December 14, 2024
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

UK, Italy, Japan Join Forces to Create Next-Gen Fighter Jet

The UK, Italy, and Japan have officially launched a joint venture to develop a next-generation supersonic fighter jet by 2035, intended to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. The new venture...

December 13, 2024
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

The Swedish Navy has contracted Saab to deliver its advanced Sea Giraffe 1X radar solution.

Saab confirmed on December 13, 2024, that it will deliver Sea Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Swedish Navy under a SEK 340 million (EUR 29.5 million) contract from...

December 13, 2024
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Sikorsky Secures $376M Funding for U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopters

The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky a full contract worth $376 million to continue the production and delivery of UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. This follows an existing...

December 13, 2024
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

Saab Secures Swedish Order for Sea Giraffe 1x Naval Radar

Saab has secured an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply its Sea Giraffe 1X radar system to the Swedish Navy. Valued at approximately SEK 340...

December 13, 2024
G.Krish
Soldier Systems

BAE Secures $168M Deal to Upgrade Eurofighter’s Striker II Helmet

The Eurofighter Typhoon consortium has granted BAE Systems a £133 million ($168 million) contract to further develop its Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD). This funding will support the next...

December 12, 2024
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Navantia has received a follow-on order from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence for an additional three Avante 2200 corvettes.

The Saudi Ministry of Defence signed an agreement with Spanish shipyard Navantia on December 11, 2024, in Riyadh to procure three more Avante 2200 corvettes, expanding the current fleet...