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Philippines Expands Black Hawk Fleet With Lockheed Delivery

The Philippine Air Force has taken delivery of 10 new Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters ordered from Lockheed Martin.

Japan Orders More Air-to-Surface Missiles From US for Fighter Jets

The US State Department has greenlighted a potential $39-million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Japan.

Nammo Secures Landmark Deal for Australian F-35 Armor-Piercing Ammo

Nammo has secured a contract to supply Australia’s F-35A fighter jets with the advanced APEX 25mm armor-piercing ammunition.

UK Plans to Sell Two Royal Navy Warships, Brazil Tipped as Likely Buyer

The British government is considering the sale of two aging Royal Navy warships to free up funds for its defense modernization projects.

Pennsylvania Firm to Demo Ocean Thermal Energy Converter for US Army

Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation has signed a $3.5-million contract to test its Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion for the US Army Deep Energy Retrofit Assessment program.

Fairbanks Morse to Supply Parts for US Navy Explorer Vessels

Fairbanks Morse Defense has received a contract to deliver components for the US Navy’s future Explorer-class Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance Ships.

Peruvian Navy Launches Two Pativilca Patrol Boats

The Peruvian Navy has christened and launched two Pativilca-class offshore patrol vessels as part of its effort to strengthen national maritime operations.

Canadian SkyGuardian Drones Begin Assembly in California

Canada has announced the start of production for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones in San Diego, California.

US Air Force Revises Approach for Troubled T-7A Red Hawk Program

The US Air Force has announced a major shift in its strategy for the T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer program, though the changes may result in delays of up to a year.

Lockheed SPY-7 Radar Achieves Tracking Milestone for Spanish Frigate

Navantia and Lockheed have successfully conducted the first live tracking test for the AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar that will equip the F-110 frigate.

Russia, Iran to Sign ‘Partnership’ Pact

Russia and Iran will sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty on Friday during a visit to Moscow by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, cementing ties between two of the world's most heavily sanctioned countries.

France, Norway Say Jet Fighter Deliveries to Ukraine ‘On Schedule’

France and Norway, two of the handful of countries that have pledged jet fighters to Ukraine, will meet their commitments on schedule, the two countries' defense ministers said Thursday in Oslo.

Italy Picks Germany’s Skynex as New Short-Range Air Defense Solution

Italy has officially selected Germany’s Skynex air defense system to enhance its airspace protection capabilities.

Jihadists Kill Nigerian Soldiers After Burial of Attack Victims

Clashes between Nigerian forces and Boko Haram jihadists have killed nine soldiers in the northeast of the country, two military officers told AFP Thursday, days after a rival jihadist group shot dead dozens of farmers.

Cyprus Hails New Access to US Defense Goods

Cyprus on Thursday heralded a move by US President Joe Biden allowing the strategic Mediterranean country access to military equipment.

Pakistan Convoy Ambushed on Supply Mission to Cut-off Region

Gunmen ambushed a Pakistan convoy taking vital supplies to a region besieged by sectarian fighting on Thursday, police said, despite a truce ordering warring tribes to lay down arms.