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Azerbaijan says it has integrated JF-17C (Block-III) multirole fighter jets into its Air Force, marking a significant upgrade to its combat capabilities. President Ilham Aliyev inspected the new aircraft on Sept. 25 at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, coinciding with the 5th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX-2024) in Baku.
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Raytheon, an RTX business, has delivered the first AN/TPY-2 radar equipped with a full Gallium Nitride (GaN) array to Saudi Arabia. The company announced the delivery on Sept. 25, marking progress in the Kingdom’s missile defense program. This radar, a key component of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, represents an advancement in ballistic missile detection technology, offering superior energy efficiency, reduced weight, and increased power output compared to its predecessors..
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The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for up to nine KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on Sept. 13, of the potential $4.1 billion deal.
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The U.S. State Department has given the green light to a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of advanced AIM-120C-8 air-to-air missiles to Singapore, marking a significant development in defense cooperation between the two nations. The proposed deal, which includes 54 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment, is valued at an estimated $133 million. This sale would bolster Singapore’s air defense capabilities and reinforce its strategic partnership with the United States.
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Iraq has finalized a contract for the purchase of 14 Caracal H225M multi-role troop transport helicopters. The deal, signed on Sept. 5, includes 12 new aircraft and two pre-owned units slated for modernization.
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