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Canada Selects Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon as its Multi-Mission Aircraft
2023-12-05 Read More...
The Government of Canada has signed a Foreign Military Sales Letter of Offer and Acceptance for up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, as part of the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA)

Embraer, Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security to Expand Cooperation
2023-12-05 Read More...
Embraer and the Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security (NIDV) signed Thursday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 34th NIDV Exhibition for Defense and Security (NEDS 2023). The signing of the MoU

IDV Delivers First MTV “12kN” Vehicle to Dutch Armed Forces
2023-12-05 Read More...
In 2019, IDV has signed a contract with the Dutch COMMIT to provide 1,185 medium multirole protected vehicles within the “12kN & RCWS” project. The delivery ceremony of the first unit was held on November 30th,

GA-ASI, U.S. Marine Corps Complete First MQ-9A WTI Training Class
2023-12-05 Read More...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) teamed up to conduct flight training for Marines that was completed on October 29, 2023. The seven-week course on the operation of MQ-9A Block

Boeing Showcases New Products & Confirms Commitment to Egypt at EDEX 2023
2023-12-03 Read More...
Boeing is showcasing its advanced range of defense technologies, products and service capabilities at this year’s Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX

Navantia Commissions S-81 “Isaac Peral” Submarine to Spanish Navy
2023-12-03 Read More...
Navantia has commissioned the S-81 “Isaac Peral” submarine to the Spanish Navy in the Naval Base in Cartagena. The event was presided by the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, and attended by the Chief of Defence

SAMI, Embraer to Establish Saudi-Brazilian Cooperation in Defense & Security
2023-12-01 Read More...
SAMI, the Saudi national defense and security champion, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, and Embraer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Wednesday to establish a cooperation in their respective aerospace industries, prioritizing

Dassault Aviation Wins Choiseul “Strategic Company” Award
2023-12-01 Read More...
Dassault Aviation is particularly proud to have received the 2023 Strategic Company Award as part of the Institut Choiseul’s Sovereignty

Iran to Receive Su-35 Fighter Jets, Mi-28 Attack Choppers, Yak-130 Jet Trainers
2023-12-01 Read More...
Iran has finalized arrangements for the delivery of Russian made Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets and Mil Mi-28 attack choppers, Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Mehdi Farahi confirmed as Tehran and Moscow forge closer military

3rd Edition of Egypt Defence Expo to Showcase Latest Global Military Advancements
2023-11-29 Read More...
Under the patronage of His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt’s Arab Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Egypt is set to host the 3rd edition of Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX), taking place from 4 to

Boeing to Build 15 Additional KC-46A Tankers for U.S. Air Force
2023-11-29 Read More...
Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at $2.3 billion. One hundred fifty-three KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are now on contract

Cubic Defense Demos Live, Virtual & Constructive (LVC) Training Solutions at I/ITSEC 2023
2023-11-29 Read More...
Cubic Defense, a recognized industry leader in providing Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) for air and ground training, is showcasing its advanced solutions during the I/ITSEC 2023 conference, from 27-30

Oshkosh Defense to Produce Medium Equipment Trailers for US Army
2023-11-28 Read More...
Oshkosh Defense announced that the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) awarded a production contract for the Medium Equipment Trailer (MET). Oshkosh will partner with Broshuis B.V. to execute the $342 million

Thales-Elettronica Joint Company SIGEN to Modernize Electronic Warfare System of Horizon Frigates
2023-11-28 Read More...
Following the signing of the contract between OCCAR and Naviris (a Fincantieri and Naval Group joint venture) for the Mid-Life Upgrade of the four Horizon-class units in service with the Italian and French

EDGE to Strengthen Engagement with Egypt & MENA Markets at EDEX 2023
2023-11-27 Read More...
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, will amplify its presence in Egypt and North Africa by marking its second participation in the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX 2023), the largest biennial

Iranian Navy to Unveil Two Newly Developed Air-Launched Cruise Missiles
2023-11-27 Read More...
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy has developed and manufactured two air-launched cruise missiles intended to target and destroy hostile drones and guided missiles, IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri (photo)

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