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January 21, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Switchblade Combat Drones Ordered by US Army for Use by Ground Forces

Under the U.S. Army’s Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS) initiative, AeroVironment has been awarded a $55.3 million contract to provide Switchblade loitering munitions. This is the second delivery under a...

January 21, 2025
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

French Armed Forces Bolster Fleet with Two New H225M Caracals

The French defense procurement agency has handed over two H225M Caracal helicopters to the Air and Space Force, marking the initial delivery from an order of eight placed in...

January 21, 2025
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Japan Commissions Kawasaki to Build 17 Chinook Military Transport Helicopters

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has been awarded a contract by Japan to produce 17 CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for the military. The deal allocates 71.4 billion yen ($458.1 million) for...

January 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Indian Navy to Receive New Medium-Range Air Defense Missile Systems

Bharat Dynamics Limited has been awarded a contract by India to provide the Indian Navy with Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM). Under the agreement, worth 29.6 billion Indian rupees ($340...

January 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Grants BAE $85M Deal to Develop Networked Tactical Data Link System

The U.S. Navy has granted BAE Systems an $85 million contract to deliver additional units of the Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL). Designed to support real-time communication of...

January 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

Skynex Chosen by Italy as Next-Gen Short-Range Air Defense Platform

To boost its air defense capabilities, Italy has selected the German-made Skynex system, placing a €73 million ($75 million) order for one unit, Rheinmetall announced. This initial system will...

January 16, 2025
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Embraer to Supply Uruguay with Five A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Planes

The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has purchased five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazil’s Embraer, with the deal covering mission systems, integrated logistics services, and a flight simulator. Embraer...

January 14, 2025
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Greek Air Force Takes Delivery of Last Rafale Jet in Fleet Order

Dassault Aviation of France has handed over the 24th and final Rafale fighter jet to the Hellenic Air Force at Tanagra air base. The single-seat jet joined Greece’s 332nd...

January 13, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

$450M BrahMos Missile Deal Kicks Off Between Indonesia and India

Indian media reports indicate that Indonesia has taken initial steps toward purchasing BrahMos cruise missiles from India. According to The New Indian Express, the Indian embassy in Jakarta has...

January 10, 2025
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Myanmar Receives Full Shipment of Su-30 Combat Aircraft from Russia

As part of a 2018 agreement with Russia, the Myanmar Air Force has received the last two export variants of the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets. The aircraft were officially...