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12 August

Philippines to Receive Israeli-Made Long-Range Patrol Aircraft

The Philippine Air Force has revealed that it contracted Israel’s Elbit Systems to supply two long-range patrol aircraft.

12 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Seeks New Scramjet Tech for Hypersonic Weapons

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is seeking a new supersonic combustion ramjet technology that could be used for its hypersonic weapons.

12 August

Europe

Joe Saballa

Turkey to Counter Israel’s Iron Dome With ‘Steel Dome’ Air Defense System

Turkey has launched an ambitious program aimed at developing a layered air defense system that rivals Israel’s famed Iron Dome.

7 August

Europe

Joe Saballa

Latvian Army Receives First Locally-Built Patria Armored Carriers

The Latvian National Armed Forces finally received its first locally-produced Patria armored personnel carriers after three years of waiting.

7 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Thailand to Become First Export Customer of China’s QBZ-195T Rifles

Thailand could become the first foreign operator of China’s QBZ-195T assault rifles after recently signifying its intent to procure the weapons.

7 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

Boeing Delivers First MH-139A Grey Wolf Production Helo to US Air Force

The US Air Force has taken delivery of its first MH-139A Grey Wolf multi-role helicopter produced under a low-rate initial production contract awarded to Boeing.

6 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Seeks Proposals for $202M New Military Equipment Contract

The Philippines’ Department of National Defense is seeking potential vendors for its planned purchase of ballistic helmets and body armor.

6 August

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Defense Ministry Opens Bid for Ajax Boresight Kits

The UK Ministry of Defense has launched a competitive bidding process for Boresight solutions to be integrated into its Ajax armored fighting vehicles.

5 August

DOD Contracts