Boeing has received delivery orders for 17 Apache attack helicopters, supplying the U.S. Army with 14 AH-64D war replacement aircraft plus additional three Apaches, requested to replenish Israel Air Force operational losses during the 2006 2nd Lebanon War. The total amount awarded by the two contracts is worth about $80 million. The announcement did not disclose the model to be supplied to Israel. The IAF lost three Apaches during the 2006 war, two were of the latest AH-64D model. Both deliveries are due to take place before the end of 2012.
Egypt Opts for Chinese J-10C Fighters
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Egypt Opts for Chinese J-10C Fighters, Shifting Away from US Military Hardware
Egypt has signed a deal with China to purchase J-10C fighter jets on August 19, 2024, marking a significant shift in its defense...
Barracuda: A New Family of Low-Cost Autonomous Cruise Missiles from Anduril
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Anduril Industries has recently introduced its new "Barracuda" family of autonomous cruise missiles, addressing air forces’ need for affordably increased stockpiles of precision weapons. The Barracuda missiles are currently in the company flight-testing phase....
Drones and Smart Bombs: Ukraine-Russia’s Deadly Exchange
Defense-Update from the Russo-Ukraine War. Following are some of this week's military technology news highlights from the Russo-Ukraine conflict
Ukrainian Forces and Russian Laser Threats
Ukrainian sources have reported sightings of green light rays on the...
Kongsberg secures $95 Million JSM Order from Australia
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The Norwegian KONGSBERG Defense company secured a $95 million contract to supply Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for Australia's F-35A aircraft, enhancing the country's long-range strike capabilities. Australia joins Norway, Japan, and the United States...
Major Fighter Jet Acquisition Programs Brewing in Azerbaijan and India
Maiden Flight of the Model 437 Vanguard
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Azerbaijan to Buy Chinese JF-17 armed them with Turkish Air/Air Missiles
Azerbaijan is set to significantly enhance its air force capabilities by acquiring 24 JF-17...