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Jan- 2024 -

11 January

Air

A gray Dassault Rafale fighter jet is seen flying above a sea of white clouds. It's equipped with what appears to be two missiles under the middle of its left wing, and a smaller one on its tip.

Indonesia Completes 42 Rafale Fighter Jet Order With France

Indonesia has signed a deal to buy 18 more Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France, completing a 2022 order for 42 of the planes.

11 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Russian Bakery Producing Drones for Use Against Ukraine: Report

A Russian bakery has been discovered manufacturing drones for use in the war against Ukraine, according to a report by Financial Times.

9 January

Air

A black B-1B Lancer bomber is seen flying above a mountainous region. The mountains' land have colors ranging from forest's greens to desert yellows and whites. The sky above is cloudy and white.

Juster Domingo

US Air Force B-1B Lancer Bomber Crashes in South Dakota

A US Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber crashed while trying to land at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota due to adverse weather conditions.

8 January

Arms

A soldier wearing a camouflaged uniform appears to be demonstrating how to carry the Piorun portable missile launching system. He has the equipment resting on his right shoulder, pointing it to the upper left side of the image.

Juster Domingo

Estonia Receives Portable Air Defense Systems From Poland

Estonia has received Poland’s PPZR Piorun man-portable air-defense systems following a 103-million-euro arms deal.

5 January

Air

A Mil Mi-28 helicopter is seen hovering on the clear blue sky. On its gray-green hull, the number "03" is painted in yellow, as well as two red stars and the unit name "RF-93275" in white. Some characters on the Russian alphabet are also painted in black.

Juster Domingo

Ugandan Air Force Helicopter Crash Kills Three

A Ugandan military helicopter crashed in Nyamisingiri village in western Uganda, claiming the lives of three people.

4 January

Air

A white Bombardier Global 6500 airplane is seen flying among the clouds. The blue sky serves as the background.

Juster Domingo

US Army Contracts Bombardier for New Spy Plane Prototype

The US Army has contracted Bombardier Defense for one Global 6500 jet aircraft to support prototyping efforts for its HADES spy plane program.

4 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Marine Corps Training 100 MQ-9 Reaper Pilots for Reconnaissance

The US Marine Corps is training 100 MQ-9 Reaper pilots to support the country’s reconnaissance.

3 January

Air

Four gray Republic of Korea Air Force fighter jets are seen flying high above a landscape with a wide, winding river passing through it.

Juster Domingo

South Korea, Poland Sign Mutual Military Airworthiness Certification

South Korea and Poland have signed a deal to establish a mutual recognition process for military airworthiness certification.

Dec- 2023 -

29 December

Air

A dark green-colored light-armed helicopter is seen flying over a forest landscape.

Juster Domingo

South Korea Announces $1.1-Billion Attack Helicopter Deal

South Korea has signed a $1.1 billion contract with Korea Aerospace Industries to produce its second batch of light-armed helicopters.

29 December

Air

A rocket engine or launcher is set up in what appears to be an outdoor testing facility. A stream of bright yellow-orange jet flames is seen jutting out of its main exhaust. In the background, a concrete wall is seen, with the blue sky visible farther back.

Juster Domingo

US Army Grants Javelin, Stinger, GMLR System Supply Contract

The US Army has signed a deal with defense manufacturer Firehawk Aerospace to address critical challenges in rocket propulsion production.

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