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Signing of MOU paves way for Philippines to acquire the Saab Gripen fighter

Posted on June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 by alert5

The Philippines and Sweden have recently entered into an agreement that could lead to a significant deal involving the supply of Saab Gripen fighter aircraft to the Philippine Air Force (PAF). The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by Acting Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. and Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last week.

Photo: Swedish government
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CAE delivers first production MAD-XR for Kawasaki P-1

Posted on June 2, 2023 by alert5

CAE, a global defense and security leader, has delivered the first production Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for Japan’s P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). This advanced system marks a significant milestone in strengthening Japan’s maritime defense capabilities.

Graphic: CAE

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GE to produce F414 turbofans in India

Posted on June 1, 2023 by alert5

The Biden administration has granted approval for General Electric Co (GE) to produce F414 jet engines in India, signaling a significant step forward in defense collaboration between the United States and India. The decision comes as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic ties and foster closer military-to-military cooperation between the two nations.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kilho Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Argentina signs contract to buy six Bell 407GXi helicopters

Posted on June 1, 2023 by alert5

Bell Textron Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has confirmed the procurement of six Bell 407GXi helicopters by the Ministry of Defence of Argentina. The purchase agreement, signed with the Canadian Commercial Corporation, strengthens Argentina’s search and rescue capabilities.

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The first B-52H to get an AESA radar

Posted on May 31, 2023 by alert5

In a significant step towards modernizing the B-52 fleet, a B-52 bomber from the 307th Bomb Wing has arrived at a Boeing facility in San Antonio to commence the installation of the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system. This milestone marks the beginning of a crucial phase in the Air Force’s B-52 Radar Modernization Program.

Photo: Boeing
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