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UAE expected to make offer to buy 18 MQ-9Bs within this year

Posted on January 27, 2024January 25, 2024 by alert5

After a two-year hiatus, the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are back on track to finalize a deal for 18 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, marking a significant step forward in both technology and regional partnerships. This news, reported by Breaking Defense, highlights the growing importance of drone technology in the Middle East and the strategic alliance between the US and the UAE.

210421-N-FC670-086 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2021) An MQ-9 Sea Guardian unmanned maritime surveillance aircraft system flies over the Pacific Ocean during U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP) 21, April 21. UxS IBP 21 integrates manned and unmanned capabilities into challenging operational scenarios to generate warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon Renfroe)

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South Korea to begin production of KUS-FS

Posted on January 26, 2024 by alert5

South Korea began production of its version of the U.S. hunter-killer MQ-9 Reaper drone to enhance its defense surveillance capabilities against North Korea, ending the 18 years of delay, announced its defense procurement agency.

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Britain offers missile swap to ease Germany’s Ukraine arms delivery concerns

Posted on January 26, 2024January 25, 2024 by alert5

Germany is considering a proposal from the United Kingdom to swap cruise missiles, in a move that could potentially allow Berlin to provide Ukraine with more powerful weapons while addressing its concerns about escalating the conflict with Russia.

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Lockheed Martin to integrate PAC-3 MSE with Aegis and Mk 41 VLS

Posted on January 25, 2024 by alert5

Lockheed Martin is gearing up for a live-fire test in the coming months, aiming to showcase the integration of a proven U.S. Army air defense missile with the Navy’s established combat system for its surface fleet. This ambitious project, reported by Breaking Defense, involves integrating the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) with the Aegis Weapon System, potentially bolstering the Navy’s air defense capabilities.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) launches a SM-2 missile during a live-fire exercise. Jason Dunham is underway with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group preparing for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Zachary Van Nuys/Released)

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Germany to donate six Sea King helicopters to Ukraine

Posted on January 25, 2024 by alert5

In a significant escalation of military aid, Germany announced its first direct delivery of aircraft to Ukraine: six Sea King helicopters slated for arrival in the second quarter of 2024. This move, unveiled by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, marks a departure from previous German support focused on non-lethal supplies and training.

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