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Nov- 2024 -

14 November

Air

US Air Force to Retire A-10 Fleet in South Korea by 2025

The US Air Force will retire its A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet in its key Indo-Pacific bases, including South Korea, as part of its modernization strategy.

Oct- 2024 -

24 October

Europe

A German Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas flies in formation with four Finnish F/A-18 fighters.

Giulia Bernacchi

Germany to Upgrade A400M Airlifter Fleet for $165M

Germany has approved a financing plan to upgrade its fleet of Airbus A400M military transport aircraft to align with evolving NATO requirements.

Sep- 2024 -

24 September

Air

A Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod HC-144 Ocean Sentry airplane flies over Newport, Rhode Island, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The aircraft was part of a fly over for the opening of the Volvo Ocean Race village. (U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Andrew Barresi)

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Completes Dolphin Helo, Ocean Sentry Aircraft Modernization Programs

The US Coast Guard has finalized works under its H-65 Dolphin Conversion/Sustainment Program and HC-144 Ocean Sentry Refresh framework.

6 September

Air

Joe Saballa

Northrop, L3Harris Vie to Supply Electronic Warfare Suite for Polish F-16s

Northrop Grumman and L3Harris have both expressed interest in supplying a new electronic warfare suite for Poland’s F-16 fighter jets.

May- 2024 -

7 May

Sea

The dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) is seen sailing in calm waters. The sun, out of frame, shines a birght yellow-orange hue on the waters and the ship. The ship is painted gray, and has the US flag flying at full mast.

Juster Domingo

BAE Systems to Take on USS Carter Hall Restoration

BAE Systems has signed an $87-million contract with the US Navy to repair the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50).

Apr- 2024 -

26 April

Air

Juster Domingo

Sweden Taps Saab for New Gripen Rigs, Simulators Support

Sweden has tapped Saab to modernize the country’s Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighters under a $50 million contract.

Mar- 2024 -

27 March

Air

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K fighter plane is seen flying above a body of water. The fighter plane is painted gray and has a sleek body to make it more aerodynamic. The number "013" is painted on its tail in white.

Juster Domingo

South Korea Plans $2.9B F-15K Capability Upgrades

South Korea is upgrading its F-15K Eagle fleet's radar systems and long-range mission capabilities in a $2.9 billion modernization project.

26 March

Air

Juster Domingo

US Funds Pratt & Whitney F135 Engine Upgrade

Pratt & Whitney has received full funding for the modernization of the F-35 Lightning II propulsion system.

18 March

Air

Two of the Indian Navy's Dornier 228 aircraft are seen flying above calm light blue-green waters. The planes are painteed white, with phrases painted in black in Devanagari (Indian script).. In the far background, a shorescape full of trees are visible, with some birds flying on the far upper right corner of the image.

Juster Domingo

India Taps HAL for Dornier 228 Utility Aircraft Mid-Life Upgrade

India's Ministry of Defence has tapped Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the mid-life upgrade of 25 Dornier 228 utility aircraft.

18 March

Sea

HMS Sutherland, a UK Royal Navy frigate, is seen sailing on calm waters. The gray ship has "F81" painted in black on its side. Around 60 of its crew members are seen standing on deck, wearing their navy blue uniforms and white sailor hats. The sky is shrouded in light gray clouds.

Juster Domingo

HMS Sutherland Returns as UK Concludes Type 23 Frigate Upgrades

The UK Royal Navy's HMS Sutherland has completed its life extension refit at the Devonport Naval Base in southwest England.

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