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November 20, 2024
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New Zealand Receives 4th C-130J-30, Boosting Air Transport Fleet

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has received its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules, which arrived at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, in late October 2024. Designated NZ7014, the aircraft...

November 20, 2024
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Russia Unveils NV.17 Hybrid Helicopter to Bridge Light-Heavy Gap

The development of Russia’s new NV.17 hybrid helicopter has progressed to the technical design phase, following the successful completion of its preliminary and draft design stages. Developed by Heliburo,...

November 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Airbus to Reveal First Two SIRTAP Drone Prototypes by 2025

Airbus has reported major progress in the development of its first high-performance SIRTAP drones for the Spanish Armed Forces. Two prototypes have entered the final assembly phase at Airbus’...

November 20, 2024
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U.S. Air Force Receives Test Missile for Northrop’s Stand-in Attack Weapon

Northrop Grumman has delivered a test version of its Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) to the US Air Force, designed to engage rapidly relocatable targets. This test missile will be...

November 20, 2024
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Soldier Systems

Pennsylvania Firm to Deliver Respiratory Kits to U.S. Coast Guard

MSA Safety has been awarded a $33 million contract to provide advanced respiratory protection equipment to the US Coast Guard. The agreement includes the delivery of the company’s proprietary...

November 20, 2024
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U.S. Navy Inducts 14th Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship

The US Navy has officially commissioned the USS Nantucket (LCS 27), the 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, during a ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts. This follows the ship’s successful acceptance...

November 19, 2024
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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...

November 19, 2024
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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,...

November 19, 2024
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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...

November 19, 2024
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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...