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Turkey Tests ‘Alka’ Laser Counter-Drone System 

Turkey recently completed another round of tests on its “Alka” directed energy counter-drone weapon system.

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L3Harris, SGA to Begin Depot Maintenance for US C-130 Fleet

L3Harris Technologies has received the first US Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft to undergo contractor depot maintenance.

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Leonardo Inches Closer to Falco Xplorer Drone Certification

Italian defense firm Leonardo completed the initial phase of flight testing for its latest Falco Xplorer remotely piloted aircraft system.

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US Navy Procures 26 More TH-73A ‘Thrasher’ Helicopters for $110M

The US Navy has ordered 26 additional TH-73A ‘Thrasher’ helicopters from Leonardo as part of a $110-million agreement.

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Lockheed Martin Bags $1.05B Contract to Advance F-35 Production

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1.05-billion contract to advance the production of its F-35 fighter jets for the US armed forces.

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US Marines’ CH-53K King Stallion Cleared for Full-Rate Production

The US Marine Corps has given the green light for its new CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter to enter full-rate production.

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Canadian CH-149 Cormorant Fleet to Receive Mid-Life Upgrades

Canada has contracted CAE and Leonardo UK to provide mid-life upgrades for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CH-149 Cormorant helicopter fleet.

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Albania Orders Three Bayraktar TB2 Combat Drones From Turkey

The Albanian government has inked a deal with Turkish defense firm Baykar to acquire three TB2 combat drones.

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Turkish Drone Hits Target Using New Guidance Kit in Test Launch

Turkish defense firms have completed the test firing of a new indigenous precision guidance kit aboard the Bayraktar Akinci drone.

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Saab to Provide Finnish RBS 70 MANPADS With Bolide Missiles

Finland has contracted Saab to deliver Bolide short-range missiles for its RBS 70 man-portable air-defense systems.

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