defense spending

USAF KC-46A Tanker Still Facing Six Serious Problems to Address: Official

A US Air Force official has revealed that the country’s KC-46A Pegasus refueler aircraft still has six “category one” deficiencies to address.

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Australia Welcomes First Black Hawks to Replace Troubled Taipan Fleet

The Australian Army has received its first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the US to replace its troubled MRH-90 Taipan fleet.

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Taiwan Mulls Mirage Fighter Service Extension Amid F-16 Delivery Delays

The Taiwanese military is considering extending the service life of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft as it awaits the delivery of American F-16 jets.

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US Approves David’s Sling Air Defense System Sale to Finland: Israel

The US government has given its approval to sell the David’s Sling air defense system to Finland, according to the Israeli defense ministry.

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German Military Struggles to Find New Recruits

Germany is facing major problems in attracting new military recruits, the defense minister said, as Berlin seeks to overhaul its creaking military.

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Israel Procures ‘Tens of Thousands’ of 155mm Ammo Rounds

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has announced its procurement of “tens of thousands” of 155-millimeter artillery shells from Elbit Systems.

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Taiwan Discovers Chinese Parts in Storm 3 Light Tactical Vehicles

The Taiwanese military has discovered some Chinese-made components installed on its Storm 3 light tactical utility vehicles.

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BAE Profit Jumps as Ukraine War Boosts Defense Spend

BAE Systems announced a 57 percent jump in net profits for the first half of this year as government defense spending increases amid the war in Ukraine.

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Azerbaijan’s Su-25s Receive Turkish Smart Bombs, Missiles

Azerbaijan’s defense ministry has tapped the services of Turkish Aerospace Industries to modernize the country’s fleet of Sukhoi Su-25 fighter aircraft.

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British Army Receives Light Recovery Vehicles

The British Army has taken delivery of new lightweight recovery vehicles from local manufacturers Supacat and NP Aerospace.

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