Friday 1 November, 2024

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StormBreaker in successful test launch from F-35

The U.S. Navy conducted two successful test launches of the StormBreaker precision-guided glide bomb from an F-35B Lightning II, Raytheon Missiles & Defense announced on 19 September. StormBreaker is an...

Estonia’s mid-range air defence system operational by 2025

Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur stated on 19 September that Estonia will have an operational mid-range air defence system by 2025. The government has agreed to allocate the...

Saab receives support contract for South African Gripens

Swedish defence company Saab has received a support contract for the service, repair and maintenance of the South African Air Force´s Gripen C/D fighter aircraft. The order value is...

Rheinmetall to supply fuel tankers to the Bundeswehr

Rheinmetall announced on 19 September that it has won an important contract to supply 48 fuel tankers to the Bundeswehr. The German Armed Forces have contracted the Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall...

Germany approves sale of RCH 155 howitzers to Ukraine

The German government has agreed to the sale of 18 RCH-155 self-propelled howitzers, following a Ukrainian request two months ago. German newspaper Welt am Sonntag reported that the contract for...

Brazilian armed forces acquire Airbus H125 helicopters

The Brazilian armed forces have acquired 27 Airbus H125 helicopters to boost the training capacity of the Brazilian Navy and the Air Force. The single-engine H125 helicopters were ordered through...