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The upgrade program for Greece’s F-16 fighter jets is facing delays due to a shortage of qualified personnel. Well-informed sources indicate the program is at a crossroads, with the potential for either significant progress or further setbacks.
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Top Aces Inc., a leading provider of advanced adversary air (ADAIR) training, has successfully completed its first training mission in Canada utilizing the newly introduced A-4 Advanced Aggressor Fighter (AAF). This milestone marks the official commencement of AAF service delivery under an amendment to Top Aces’ Contracted Airborne Training Services (CATS) contract with the Canadian government, announced in December 2023.
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A new report from Sky News highlights a developing situation regarding the potential acquisition of a major South American missile manufacturer, Avibras, by an Australian company. The report details a race between Australian firm DefendTex and Chinese state-owned defense giant Norinco to secure ownership of the financially troubled Brazilian company.
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Leonardo officially unveiled to the international public the AW249, a new attack helicopter designed for the Italian Army, at Eurosatory in Paris. The AW249 is touted as the first entirely new Western combat helicopter in over 30 years.
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has introduced the National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS), a new mobile ground-based air defense system designed to bolster the Norwegian Army’s front line capabilities. While drawing on technology from the existing NASAMS system, NOMADS offers distinct advantages for modern battlefield scenarios.
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