Thursday 21 November, 2024

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Israel launches retaliatory strike on Iran-backed Houthis 

The Houthi-controlled port of Hodeida in western Yemen was targeted by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Saturday. This action came in response to a drone attack launched by...

Australia orders additional Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles

Australia's Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy announced an AUD 45 million (USD 30 million) contract between the Australian Department of Defence and Thales Australia for the acquisition of...

US approves sale of Hellfire, APKWS missiles to Czech Republic

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Czech Republic of AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) along with related...

Marshall to extend support for French Air Force C-130H fleet

Marshall has been awarded a GBP 4.5 million (USD 5.8 million) contract extension to continue providing engineering support for the French Air Force’s 14 Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft....

20th Guardian-class patrol boat delivered to Australia

Austal Limited has announced that Austal Australia has delivered the 20th Guardian-class Patrol Boat to the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) as part of the Pacific Maritime Security Program...

Boeing F-15EX passes initial operational capability

The US Air Force's new Boeing F-15EX has passed its initial operational capability (IOC) milestone, Air Combat Command chief General Kenneth Wilsbach announced on 10 July. Speaking on a webinar...