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Mar- 2024 -13 MarchAir
Maldives Acquires Bayraktar TB2 Drones From Turkey
The Maldives has acquired its first-ever military drones from Turkey in a move to bolster its national security and surveillance missions.
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13 MarchDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Taiwan Buys Four Additional MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones
Taiwan is acquiring four additional MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from the US to bolster its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.
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13 MarchDOD Contracts
Bell Textron Wins $455M AH-1Z Viper Helicopter Contract for Nigeria
Bell Textron has been awarded a $455-million contract to deliver 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to Nigeria.
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12 MarchAsia Pacific
Taiwan Military Mulls Buying Hundreds of Armed Sea Drones: Report
The Taiwanese military is reportedly considering purchasing hundreds of armed sea drones to prepare for a potential Chinese invasion.
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5 MarchAsia Pacific
China Boosts Defense Spending as Regional Disputes Heat Up
China announced it would boost its defense spending with 7.2 percent in 2024, as hostility over Taiwan and in the South China Sea grows.
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1 MarchAmericas
Boeing Wins $3.4B P-8A Poseidon Contract for Canada, Germany
Boeing has received a $3.4-billion contract to manufacture 17 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Canada and Germany.
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Feb- 2024 -29 FebruaryEurope
Poland Buys $2.5-Billion US Battle Command System
Poland has signed a deal with the United States to buy a $2.5-billion integrated battle command system, its defense minister said Thursday.
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26 FebruaryEurope
Czech Republic Mulls Acquiring Australian Military Equipment
The Czech Republic is considering purchasing weapons and equipment from Australia to replenish its stockpiles sent to Ukraine.
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26 FebruaryEurope
British Army at Risk of Becoming ‘Static’ Land Force: Chief
The head of the British Army has warned that the service is now at risk of becoming a static and domestically-focused land force due to lack of funding.
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23 FebruaryDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
UK’s New Drone Strategy to Include $5.7B Investment in New Unmanned Systems
The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a new drone strategy that includes at least $5.7 billion of investment in new unmanned aerial systems over the next decade.
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