Boeing gets $474.5 million contract to integrate EPAWSS on F-15JSI

Boeing has clinched a significant contract worth $474.5 million from the Pentagon, marking a major development in the defense industry. This contract, awarded to Boeing’s St. Louis, Missouri facility, is set to bolster the capabilities of Japan’s F-15 Japan Super Interceptor program.


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Roll out of Slovak Republic’s first F-16 Block 70

Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies, has proudly unveiled the first F-16C Block 70 fighter aircraft for the Slovak Republic. The official rollout ceremony took place at the Lockheed Martin facility located in Greenville, South Carolina. This significant event was honored by the presence of Martin Sklenár, the Minister of Defence for the Slovak Republic.

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Philippine Coast Guard commander flew aboard a HAL ALH MK III helicopter

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has expressed keen interest in acquiring advanced military equipment, particularly the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III, developed by Indian defense firms. This intent was highlighted during a recent visit by a five-member PCG delegation to New Delhi, India. Led by PCG Commandant Admiral Artemio Manalo Abu, the delegation engaged in a bilateral meeting with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to explore opportunities for enhanced maritime cooperation.

Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III of Indian Coast Guard
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Dassault aviation bolsters Indonesia’s air defense with second tranche of 18 Rafale jets

In a significant development, Dassault Aviation has announced the activation of the second tranche of a contract signed with Indonesia in February 2022. This contract entails the acquisition of 42 Rafale aircraft, with the latest tranche comprising 18 Rafale jets. This follows the earlier activation of the first tranche in September 2022, which consisted of 6 Rafale aircraft. With this, the total number of Rafale aircraft on order by Indonesia reaches 24.

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Indonesia to buy 12 Turkish drones

In a bid to modernize its aging military equipment and bolster its defense capabilities, Indonesia has announced a significant purchase of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The deal, worth approximately $300 million, marks a notable step in Indonesia’s efforts to enhance its surveillance and intelligence-gathering capabilities.

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