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Earlier, Saab announced that it had secured a contract to provide several defense systems, including the Carl-Gustaf® multi-purpose shoulder-launched weapon, the RBS 70 NG short-range air defense system, and the Giraffe 1X radar, to an undisclosed country. The delivery of these systems is scheduled between 2023 and 2026. Based on recent developments, Canada could be the recipient of these systems.
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Iran has launched the mass-production line for its domestically-developed training jet, Yasin. The new jet trainer was unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by senior military officials, including Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani. The Defense Minister explained that the Yasin is capable of carrying out various tactical aerial warfare actions, such as close air support (CAS), in addition to combat missions.
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New changes are taking place within the U.S. Air Force’s A-10C Demonstration Team as Capt. Lindsay “MAD” Johnson takes over as the commander and pilot of the team, replacing Maj. Haden “Gator” Fullam. The transfer of command took place at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, where Johnson was certified as the new team pilot by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command.
Photo: A1C Paige Weldon
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On Mar. 10th, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram visited Kyiv, Ukraine, and announced that Norway will be sending two NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine. Gram noted that Ukraine is in dire need of additional air defense systems and Oslo is providing assistance. The United States also previously announced in January that they will be transferring NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine as part of a new aid package.
Photo: Raytheon
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Iran has recently finalized a deal to purchase Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, deepening their defense and economic cooperation, in defiance of sweeping sanctions and coercive measures. According to Iran’s mission to the United Nations, Russia was ready to sell the fighter jets to Iran, who after October 2020, and the end of Iranian restrictions on conventional weapons purchases, finally agreed to buy them. However, the mission did not specify the exact time of the deal, nor the time Russia would deliver the fighter jets to Iran, stating the information was classified.
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