defense spending

US Upholds $9.7B JLTV Deal With AM General, Rejects Oshkosh Protest

The US government has upheld the army’s decision to award a $9.7-billion Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract to AM General instead of Oshkosh.

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South Korea Rolls Out First FA-50 Fighter Jet for Poland

Korea Aerospace Industries has conducted a roll-out ceremony for the first of 48 FA-50 light combat aircraft under order by the Polish government.

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Babcock, HHI to Collaborate on Canadian Patrol Submarine

Babcock Canada has entered into an agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries to develop Canada’s next-generation patrol submarine.

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Indian Air Force Inducts Indigenous ALS-50 Kamikaze Drone

The Indian Air Force has officially welcomed into service its new domestically-built loitering munition dubbed the ALS-50.

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British Avenger Trainer Aircraft to Undergo Major Capability Upgrade

The UK military has embarked on a venture to modernize its Beechcraft King Air 350ER “Avenger” training aircraft.

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Italy OKs Third Next-Gen Submarine Production

The Italian parliament has authorized Fincantieri to begin production of the country’s third U212 Near Future Submarine.

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Argentina Buys Six 407GXi High-Altitude Helicopters

The Argentinean Ministry of Defense has awarded a contract to Bell Textron for the delivery of six 407GXi multi-role helicopters.

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Sweden Orders Carl-Gustaf Ammunition From Saab

Sweden has contracted local defense firm Saab to supply an undisclosed amount of ammunition for its Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles.

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Morocco Acquires Chinese HJ-9A Anti-Tank Missiles

The Royal Moroccan Navy recently showcased its newly-acquired Chinese HJ-9A anti-tank missile system, the Red Arrow 9A.

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Turkey to Upgrade ACV-15 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carriers

Turkey’s FNSS Defence Systems has been contracted to provide capability enhancement to the Turkish Army’s ACV-15 advanced armored personnel carriers.

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